rising

Example Sentences

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But Manchester's rising tide has not lifted all boats in Makerfield.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Accounts Commission said while the revenue budget was rising by 2% in the 2026-27 budget, much of it would go towards existing commitments such as increases in teacher pay.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It reported that a small rise in funding for day-to-day spending was not enough to keep pace with rising costs and demand, particularly on social care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

More than half of respondents said they were losing sales due to policy restrictions and uncertainty, while 40% were losing sales from U.S. tariffs, and 30% from rising nationalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I say again, rising from my chair, and this time it’s clear that I’m not asking.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse