growing

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These animals already require large amounts of energy to survive, and now they face a growing challenge as ocean temperatures rise and food becomes less available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

It comes amid heightened tensions in southern Lebanon, where peacekeepers have faced growing risks since renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel erupted on 2 March.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

This scaling effect creates a growing risk of overheating, which has important implications for how these species survive and where they can live.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

American’s profits have lagged behind rivals’ in recent years, and it has been facing growing frustration from its labor unions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Weren’t you paying attention in that guidance assembly the other day? All teenagers wonder who they are. It’s part of growing up.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix