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increasing

[in-kree-sing] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ /




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Continued growth could place increasing pressure on food resources, native vegetation, and the broader ecosystem.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The city is increasing public transit to the stadium on match days but keeping subway, bus and streetcar prices at normal levels of less than $4 a ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Oil prices that have risen $30 per barrel from prewar levels strengthened cash flow for upstream producers, including Diamondback Energy, even though shale companies resisted immediately increasing production.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

But as the movement grows the sheds are coming under increasing scrutiny from some council officials.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The pencil was to form a hole in the powder, increasing its surface area, according to Quentin’s idea.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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