rising

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A flood warning has been issued for the River Sheppey in Somerset - meaning in certain locations flooding is expected with river levels "rising rapidly".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Canadian inflation surged to a 3.2% annual rate in May, its highest level since late 2023, driven by rising gasoline prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Watch the durable goods component for evidence of rising hardware costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

According to supporters, Greenspan’s theories about full employment, rising incomes and only moderate inflation helped make life better for millions of Americans who hadn’t fully shared in previous bursts of economic prosperity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

But the cloud from the mountain was still rising in the distance.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone