increased

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The number of fly-tipping incidents dealt with by local councils in England increased by 9% to 1.26m in 2024/25, according to government statistics.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Logistics Managers’ Index, a monthly survey of supply-chain managers, showed transportation prices increased in May at the fastest rate for any metric in the report’s 10-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The company also increased spending on marketing, technology, and staffing during the quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tides, storms, shifting temperatures, and changing nutrient availability introduced new pressures that made survival less predictable and increased competition for resources.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

America’s new canal and railroad systems had increased the flow of goods across the expanding country.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock