higher

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China’s factory-gate inflation accelerated in May, with the producer price index jumping 3.9% due to higher energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition to their limited effectiveness, opioids were linked to a higher risk of side effects in several situations, including acute musculoskeletal pain, traumatic limb injuries, and some forms of post surgical pain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“It will still be 70% higher than if you had started at 62.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They were roughly 10 times higher by the end of 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The king roared his roar and the others bellowed; the splashing sprayed higher and the boat rocked wildly, and was slowly, ferociously, pushed out to sea.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr