climb
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The miscarriage rate—even with frozen or donor eggs—starts to climb as you get older.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
When they went down 3-0 in the series, they faced a steep climb that only one team in MLB history has overcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Earlier, AFP saw two people climb over the education ministry wall and throw flares into the building.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
“It’s just amazing how China managed to climb up the income ladder so quickly,” said Schellekens, the U.N. economist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
I sprint out the back door and through the yard, and I climb the ladder as fast as I can.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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Each workout was performed at 70% maximum capacity and consisted of 20 climbs, with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between climbs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
That adventure led to dog-sledging through the Arctic, scuba diving, and multiple high summit climbs.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The 10-year Treasury yield climbs above 5.3% to a level not seen in 24 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
That share climbs to roughly 70% by the time they’re in their 80s.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
When Bailey climbs out, Poppet and Widget are both waiting on the path nearby, Poppet sitting on the edge with her legs dangling over the side.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Overall, government revenues climbed by three percent to $5.40 trillion in the latest fiscal year, which ended September 30.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Chapman had attended the park at about 13:30 BST on Saturday, climbed over two fences and entered the tiger enclosure.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
But with their capabilities supplemented by human teleoperators, Tau’s robots climbed with deliberate accuracy, albeit a little slowly.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Total company revenue climbed 3% to $1.97 billion, just below Wall Street models for $1.99 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
She wished it would turn around and blow Jack home, and she climbed the tall palm tree just in case she could see the white sails.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Interest costs on around $32 trillion in publicly held US debt have been ballooning in recent years, and climbing bond yields have sparked further concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Analysts saw revenue in the quarter climbing to about $51.18 billion, using the company’s specified exchange rate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Muscle power reflects the ability to produce force quickly, which is important for activities such as jumping, climbing stairs, and maintaining mobility.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Inventory is climbing because the lock-in effect caused by old, ultracheap mortgages is fading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
When I open the door, the cab smells of lemons, and the rubber floor mats are so clean I wonder if I should take my shoes off before climbing in.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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