- present participle of increase.
increasing
Example Sentences
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Engineering lecturer Lyu Chen said that while concealed door handles are still common in EV designs, manufacturers and regulators are paying increasing attention to how they design their doors.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The “debt pileup” expanded as a result of the policy response to the pandemic, as well as last year’s tax cuts and increasing interest costs, Kelly noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Delaware’s regulatory efforts have adapted to changes in the insurance industry, including the increasing takeover by private asset managers, Navarro said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
When stress causes these neurons to become abnormally active, reward processing can be disrupted, potentially increasing vulnerability to anxiety and depression.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
His sore foot had placed increasing limitations on his mobility.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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