increase
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Most automakers in the U.S., including Volkswagen, Stellantis and Ford, are pivoting from their once-aggressive efforts to increase EV production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The results were roughly in line with what analysts had predicted and were driven by recent price increase and growth in advertising revenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
That would be a fourfold increase in profit, compared with adjusted earnings of $2.28 a share on sales of $29.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
On Tuesday, Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress, seeking a $14 million budget increase for security measures to protect the justices and their families.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Westmoreland wanted to increase American troops in Vietnam to 200,000 in 1965, and that was just to prevent catastrophe.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Netflix attributed the gains in part to recent price increases and growth in advertising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Netflix attributed the second-quarter gains in part to recent price increases and growth in advertising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
A key US central bank official expressed her readiness Wednesday to take action against inflation if price increases remain stubborn.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Seemingly small increases in average temperatures can increase the likelihood of spikes in extreme temperatures.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
His nervousness increases as Lovett questions him again, probing Mudd’s story for contradictions, half- truths, and outright lies.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
The museum’s panorama of ageless ambience is this summer enhanced by increased yet snappy security and a handsome “John Williams Stage” plaque honoring L.A.’s beloved composer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
State employment since 2012 has increased by 84,000, or 34% on a per capita basis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The new rules aim to reduce obesity levels in children and prevent issues such as disrupted sleep, increased anxiety and lack of concentration, as well as poor school results.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
On Wednesday, Tigress Financial Partners analyst Ivan Feinseth reiterated his buy rating on its shares and increased his 12-month price target to $430 from $245.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Overnight, a single rapping spirit had increased to a crowd of performing ghosts.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Prediction markets have faced increasing scrutiny in the United States over insider trading allegations, and are banned in some other countries.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Brase also aims to strengthen the business by restoring Conagra’s margins, increasing investment in its brands and reducing complexity across the business, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Neurons with a damaged MPS accumulated increasing amounts of this harmful molecule and displayed more markers of cell death.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
At this point it felt like the Scottish government was opposed to increasing development in the North Sea.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The number of air strikes on German cities is increasing daily.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
Vocabulary lists containing increase
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