increasing
Example Sentences
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Compared to last year’s list, nectarines bested both peaches and cherries in pesticide contamination, increasing their ranking from seventh place to fifth.
From Salon
The government has warned fuel distributors against increasing prices.
From BBC
Governments globally are facing increasing financial strain, complicating efforts to cushion their economies from a severe energy shock.
It is not a new complaint - but it is being made with increasing regularity and ferocity in the House of Commons.
From BBC
But they are signaling increasing unease about the inflationary implications of the conflict.
From MarketWatch
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