increasing

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They said features like autoplay and infinite scroll are designed "with the aim of increasing profits at the expense of the mental health of our youth".

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

In 2005 he started a business selling health-food vending machines but came to feel an increasing sense of inner emptiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

AbbVie expects the acquisition to dilute adjusted earnings by roughly 14 cents a share this year and 46 cents in 2027, before finally increasing the company’s earnings per share in 2032.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

It’s doubled in a year and the spending is going up faster, so the rate and the size are both increasing.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

When they ascended the steps to the hall, Maria’s alarm was every moment increasing, and even Sir William did not look perfectly calm.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen