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rising

adjective as in moving up

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Some schools have responded to rising knife crime by adding security measures to check for bladed weapons.

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Sir Keir had urged students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel on Tuesday, warning of "rising antisemitism on our streets".

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The strikes have contributed to fuel shortages and rising prices across several Russian regions.

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As rising air pollution fuels persistent coughs, they are increasingly misused for routine respiratory infections.

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The ban was intended to help reduce the number of people injured by dogs, only the overall figures have continued rising.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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