increase
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Example Sentences
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That amount is an increase to the $30 million that he earlier proposed be spent this year and next to defray those costs for Covered California enrollees, according to state officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The total lifetime tax-free gift allowance is now $15 million, an increase from the previous $13.99 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
This was due to an unfavorable base effect following a sharp rise in exports last year in response to the announcement of an increase in U.S. levies, the industry body said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The energy ministry said the floods were caused by "the significant and unprecedented increase in water flows from the Turkish side".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Later, Bobby would increase the degree of difficulty by reading chess books in multiple languages.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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