increased

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Increased borrowing by investors in equity markets has raised the risk of a sharp fall in prices that could threaten the stability of the financial system, the Bank of England warned Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Increased usage of GLP-1 drugs has only added to the protein fervor in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Increased surveillance from government and corporations raises privacy concerns.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Increased home sales boost economic activity, including furniture purchases, moving services, and mortgage originations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Which naturally leads to a related pair of crime-drop explanations: Innovative policing strategies Increased number of police Let’s address the second one first.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt