increasing

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The proposal calls for a 44% increasing in spending, according to a 92-page document released Friday by the Office of Management and Budget.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Some Germans can retire as young as 63, although for others the age is gradually increasing to 67 in coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Gasoline prices have reached $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022, with oil rising due to the Iran war, increasing over 30% in one month.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

By combining compact laser arrays, high-speed transmission, and precise optical control, this approach offers a practical path toward next-generation indoor wireless networks that deliver greater performance without increasing energy consumption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

If Annabeth backtracked even a step, she felt tired and heavy, as if gravity were increasing to discourage her.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan