increase
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The authors suggested that high dose Wegovy may increase the risk of reduced blood supply to the optic nerve through mechanisms involving blood pressure drops, fluid loss, and instability in the autonomic nervous system.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
"The increase has been phenomenal," she said, blaming shortages of vanilla and soaring chocolate prices for pushing costs "sky high".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
One tank on Thursday did release vapor after the tank experienced an increase in temperature.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Economists forecast a 3.8% year-over-year increase, three-tenths of a percentage point more than in March.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
What might I be able to add to a lesson to increase its effectiveness for the learner—e.g., movement? rhythm? instruments?
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing increase
"Siberian Survivors" and "Tigers in the Wild"
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Arithmetic, List 1
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Unit 17, Lesson 2
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