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increment

[in-kruh-muhnt, ing-] / ˈɪn krə mənt, ˈɪŋ- /


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“If it falls down below a certain increment, we have to pause projects,” said J.R.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

News of Yoon's salary increase has drawn criticism among South Koreans, some of whom say they cannot believe he is still getting paid - let alone getting a increment - while he is suspended.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2025

That means even a small increment in food prices, even a 1% bump up, can translate into significantly higher profits for retailers.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2024

But if their ceiling is any higher now, it’s only by a small increment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2024

This contributed to his sense of majesty, true enough, but pushed an increment further, the majestic man became His Majesty.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The author has been faithfully logging her own schedule for a full decade, dividing each day’s 24 hours into 30-minute increments on a spreadsheet.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

The one who tracked weeks in anxious increments.

From Slate Mar. 29, 2026

For me it was practiced in hour-and-a-half or two-hour increments, and paused when necessary.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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