rise
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The International Air Transport Association has projected Asia-Pacific region’s air passenger volume will rise 5.1% in 2026, the analysts note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
A rare convergence of a powerful El Niño, super king tides and sea level rise spurred by climate change could menace California with record coastal flooding this winter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
In the boldest move yet globally to curb the rise of fast fashion, France is set to impose per-item fees on Shein, Temu and other platforms deemed by the legislation to engage in "ultra-fast fashion".
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The 30-year-old has 108 goals in 278 games for Villa after joining from Brentford for a then-record £28m and has been synonymous with Villa's rise of the past six years.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
As I watched them rise, I saw, suddenly, a line of coconut palms, standing tall against the bright sky, their branches dancing gently in the breeze like a welcoming ensemble.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts Ofgem's cap on household price rises, which is set every three months, will go up by 4% when it is announced on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Antofagasta is up 5%, Fresnillo rises 3.8%, Endeavour Mining increases 3% and Anglo American is up 2.9%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Wars come and go, Napoleon rises and falls and these two men remain prisoners of a duty neither seems capable of escaping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
It resembles the gradual way a magnet loses its magnetism as its temperature rises.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
A question rises to the tip of my tongue.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
Treasury last week doubled the volume of long-end debt buybacks after yields rose to multiyear highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The commerce group, which also owns Chinese shopping platform Pinduoduo, said operating profit rose by 8% to RMB27.8 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Adzuna data also showed vacancies for jobs in travel, teaching and construction rose in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The company’s overall revenue rose 2.6% to $1.18 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The guttering light from the silent screen flashed over him as he rose unsteadily to his feet.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Over the past 125 years, the average sea level in San Francisco Bay, for example, has already risen by about 1 foot — an increase experts link to human-caused climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek car designs that are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
In Japan, the yen has weakened as the supply of Wagyu has risen, creating a surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s risen nearly $5 trillion in a year and a half.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
But what the myths show is how high they had risen above the ancient filth and fierceness by the time we have any knowledge of them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Bessent said the plan was a “Treasury twist” designed to curb rising long-term yields, which he said didn’t reflect underlying economic fundamentals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
At the same time, rising competition from livestreaming and social e-commerce is challenging PDD’s market position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Alonso was one of Benitez's first Liverpool signings in 2004 as he looked to overhaul Gerard Houllier's squad, Arbeloa then joining in 2007 from Deportivo after rising through the ranks at Real Madrid.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
But, contrary to what many bulls conclude, this doesn’t necessarily mean the market will continue rising.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Goodbye, Caesar,” I shout as Midnight canters away from the rising sun.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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