rise
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But in a city overwhelmingly Democratic, where Republicans make up just 15% of registered voters, even some of his supporters wondered how far he could rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Energy prices were up 3.9% last month, including a 7% rise in gasoline prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Swedish confectionery, which has strict rules regarding the use of all natural ingredients, has in recent years seen a big rise in global popularity thanks to social media.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“That’s why oil is $85 a barrel,” he said, noting that some commentators had predicted it could rise to over $200 because of the strait’s prolonged closure.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The Himalayan mountains rise about a third of an inch per year—fingernails grow more than twice as fast.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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