increase
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They contain nitrates, high levels of sodium and saturated fats, and aromatic hydrocarbons that increase the risk of cancer, hypertension, and heart disease.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
Until supplies increase, food companies are searching for ways to pack in protein without squeezing their margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The rapid growth of electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage has driven a sharp increase in demand for cobalt.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
"Unfortunately, what we've seen is a decline in the capabilities of the public security forces, or a notable increase in the offensive capabilities of criminal organizations," he warned.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
Now that I know what to look for, I am able to see the problem that I missed the first time—the unexpected increase in the steepness of the slope of the ground.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing increase
"Siberian Survivors" and "Tigers in the Wild"
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Arithmetic, List 1
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Unit 17, Lesson 2
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