increasing

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County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved reinstating the reward in the decade-old slaying and increasing it by $10,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The commission warned this would lead to councils borrowing more money, increasing their long-term financial risks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But traders are now increasing their bets that the Fed will have to raise interest rates by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The GAO made three recommendations to the BLS, including seeking more input on changes to the jobs report and increasing transparency about the effects of declining response rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When they ascended the steps to the hall, Maria’s alarm was every moment increasing, and even Sir William did not look perfectly calm.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen