increased

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The dollar gained as investors continued to digest the increased likelihood of higher U.S. rates following Wednesday’s Fed meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

This trend reflects a shift in Chinese consumption, driven by weakened household wealth, youth unemployment, and increased urban loneliness.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Social isolation among older adults alone accounts for about $6.7 billion in excess Medicare spending a year, largely due to increased hospital and nursing-facility spending, the former surgeon general said in a report.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The increased contact also helped improve “their self-confidence and family equality and decreased their loneliness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He increased the speed, and tried to recall if there were any other turns before they reached the buildings below the house.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith