going up

Example Sentences

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But from where we sat, it was as if we were inside a sun going up at night, the suspended bands of light brightening and intensifying our yellow abode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Right now, prices are going up while wages gains are struggling to keep pace.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite the Iran war, elevated oil prices, inflation, recessionary fears, and worries that the artificial-intelligence boom has created a stock market bubble, stocks keep going up.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"I use my car for work and petrol prices are creeping up and up. Then the gas and electric will be going up," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

All over the room hands were going up and kids were saying “Huh?” and “What does it mean?” and “How many pages?”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson