increased
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Oxford's Migration Observatory, external believes the emergence of these mega dinghies is likely connected to increased enforcement, as there is an "additional incentive for smugglers to fit as many people as possible into available boats".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Completions, on the other hand, increased with construction finishing on 19,773 units, up 8.1% from the month before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The sell-off in global bond markets continued early Tuesday, pushing many benchmark borrowing costs to multi-year highs amid concerns about inflation, government budget deficits and increased supply of debt.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Southern California is firmly within their native range, but Barkdull believes their population size here has likely increased.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
An elephant seal or two increased their food supply.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
