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increasing

Definition for increasing

adjective as in becoming more intense

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For years, scientific studies have shown that ultra-processed food can lead to significant health issues among children, increasing the risk of obesity and asthma.

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"We have one of the worst systems in terms of making housing available to the poorest. We are looking at homelessness being related to health factors - trauma, depression, anxiety. And we've increasing levels of poverty."

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After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.

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Reform supporters are their friends and, in an increasing number of cases, former colleagues.

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The move comes as the delivery sector suffers from increasing competition as people shop more online and get shopping delivered to their doorstops.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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