exponential

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The new rule would make it harder for mining companies to meet the "exponential increase in demand" for minerals, National Mining Association president Rich Nolan said in a statement.

From Salon

The new mayor’s first spending plan reflects a leveling off after years of exponential growth in homeless spending fueled by state grants and the $1.2-billion Proposition HHH homeless housing bond approved by voters in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times

If tens of millions of people are driving E.V.s, an exponential increase in the number of public charging stations will be needed, especially of the DC-powered fast-charging stations.

From New York Times

This means hitting the disease hard early, before it enters the exponential phase of transmission.

From Scientific American

The human rights research group based in the capital Port-au-Prince said in a report the "exponential increase" may be due to the need to compensate from losses caused by international sanctions launched late last year.

From Reuters