increased

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The canton’s population has increased by around three-quarters since 1981, growing from 76,000 to around 134,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Public transit has become a more favorable option for some — weekday commutes on the Metro increased by nearly 8% from January to May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Johnson’s recently published research found that the increased pressure on the energy grid from new data centers will have extreme effects on both energy costs and carbon emissions in the next four years.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

For 2026, they increased their adjusted earnings per share forecasts for Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley by 5% and 2%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

He leans into the table, regarding her with considerably increased interest than he had moments before.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern