increased

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"There's an increased risk now of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases" such as measles and diphtheria due to low vaccination coverage, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

In the U.S., data-center construction has increased by 350% since 2020 and is estimated to account for 30% of U.S. economic growth this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

It comes as total personal wealth, measured in dollars, increased by nearly 11% last year — over double the rate reached in 2024 and 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The prices paid index increased 1.6 points to the highest level since May 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In the second half of the 1590s, his personal commitments had increased when he established a stable relationship with Marina Gamba, a local Paduan woman from a lower social class.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin