increased

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The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Plans to fly larger aircraft from London City Airport are facing opposition from a group of politicians who are concerned about more flights, extra noise and increased emissions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The leak rate increased to about two pounds per day, and engineers identified new suspected leak areas inside the PrK.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

That has increased a desire for Europe to make enough of its own weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, the Pe-2 went into a dive all by itself, and the increased gravity trapped Klava and Galya in the open cockpit.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein