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increased

ADJECTIVE
raised
Synonyms


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Lane added that another factor in the decline in the number of captive birds is the increased difficulties in transporting birds since Brexit.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

She encouraged residents to take care of their neighbors during increased raid activity by offering rides to those afraid to drive or use public transit, delivering groceries or walking their neighbors’ children to school.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Among other sectors, spending on defense military programs increased by $48 billion, or six percent, over the year to $917 billion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The number of units with approved building permits but not yet started increased 1.1% month-to-month to 143,929 units in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Frank Churchill’s little inclination to exclude himself increased so much, that his last words to Emma were,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen


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