going up

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Airfares are going up now because of fuel prices, but airfares continue their downward real trend, in constant dollars, that started back in 1980 when the airlines were deregulated.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The 7-foot Ayton will be going up against 7-1 Chet Holmgren and 7-foot Isaiah Hartenstein.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Effective government borrowing rates are going up around the world because of the crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

When interest rates are going up, the average high-yield debt fund delivered an annualized return of 2.51% with 6.37% volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They set off on a steep road going up into the Umvukwe Mountains.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer