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increasingly

[in-kree-sing-lee] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ li /
ADVERB
to a greater extent
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasingly less


Example Sentences

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Until then, increasingly strict limits on the background signal will continue to narrow the possible range of the Hubble constant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Spain’s central government is urging increasingly strict rules on water use in Andalusia, the world’s most important region for olive oil production and a key source of fruits and vegetables for the European export market.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

Last week's captain Ellis Genge has promised a "reaction" from his forward pack and Dawson says that will have to be balanced with increasingly strict laws around dangerous tackles.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2023

Although the chain sells guns at its stores throughout the United States, Walmart has imposed increasingly strict restrictions on firearm sales as mass shootings have continued in the country.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022

We shall intensify our research, set increasingly strict standards, and strengthen enforcement procedures—and we shall do it now.

From State of the Union Address by Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous)




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