increasing

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The force said there was nothing to suggest there was any wider risk to the public, but it would be increasing patrols in the area.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

DIY and maintenance work is a male-dominated field in China, but an increasing number of women living alone with a desire for self-sufficiency has led to a growing appetite for courses to learn such skills.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, employees are staying in the workforce longer, increasing the likelihood they will simultaneously be working and taking care of an aging loved one.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

"Over a sustained period, the school has faced increasing financial pressure," the letter said.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Mrs. Weston’s communications furnished Emma with more food for unpleasant reflection, by increasing her esteem and compassion, and her sense of past injustice towards Miss Fairfax.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen