increase
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In exit polls some voters said they voted for him because Mr. Petro’s 23% increase in the minimum wage in January made them better off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Sources have told BBC Sport the new contract, which is likely to be a minimum of three years, would be worth a major increase on his current wages.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Three Chinese EV makers delivered 103,213 cars in May, a 6% year-over-year increase, despite a 7% dip in China’s Q1 new car sales.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
HPE also expects networking-segment revenue to increase 72% to 75%, whereas its previous forecast called for growth between 68% and 73%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
He instructs me through the usual exercises: repetitions to strengthen my quads, hips, and hamstrings; balance exercises to help with proper alignment; stretches to increase my range of motion.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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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