increase
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Chinese imports rose 27.4% in May, an increase from April’s 25.3% and exceeding economists’ 22.1% growth forecast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
According to the team's projections, the population could increase by another 17% to 25% over the next 25 years if no action is taken.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Funding for the poll was provided to IGS by the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, a private foundation based in San Francisco that aims to increase civic participation and improve the state’s democratic processes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Association of Directors of Education in Scotland says a national action plan is needed urgently to increase recruitment and address the "crisis".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The rain continues to increase, falling heavily as she continues.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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