increase
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However, despite an increase in some species appearing in the region, there were others whose numbers were dwindling.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Now that they have been living in a higher-rate world for a few years, an increase won’t be as painful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Other insects that had seen an increase in their numbers locally included the clouded yellow butterfly, a European migratory species known to have "peak" years during unusually hot summers.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
While Novo’s and some other studies found no increased risk, another from a specialized eye center reported nearly an eightfold increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Galileo accepted, even though the increase in salary would only take effect from the following year, and even though it would commit him to burdensome teaching duties.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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In September, nearly all the major mortgage lenders in the UK announced increases in the cost of home loans.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In February, under Walter’s ownership, the Lakers announced significant increases in ticket prices for the 2026-27 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Investors seemingly took issue with dovish signals that sowed doubt how quickly the BOJ will follow through with more rate increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Seven years at $7,000 a month is roughly $588,000 before accounting for increases in the cost of care.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The presence of earthworms increases the nitrifying powers of the soil bacteria and decreases putrifaction of the soil.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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No announcement has been made for seasons beyond then, but the investor presentation provides information on how prices have increased for NBA tickets across the league.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
She increased the number of designer events, hosting more in the past year than Net-a-Porter did in the prior three years combined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
This again increased in 2023-2024 to 10%, and 10.5% in 2024-2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Here’s a screen of companies that have increased their dividend payouts the most over the past five years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Furious at the affront to female students, the White Rose friends increased their resistance.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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If you go any older, you’ll miss out on the increasing slate of Apple Intelligence features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
They added: "Anything that delays the recapitalisation risks slowing the turnaround, disrupting investment and increasing the cost of delivering the improvements our customers and the environment need."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
So if data centers are increasing energy costs, it’s not showing up in the data.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Later research also complicates the idea that increasing D-serine should always benefit an aging brain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
They sent out colonies, had dealings with the less powerful without increasing their strength, put down the powerful, and did not allow powerful foreigners to gain prestige there.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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