increasing

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The companies said threats from sabotage and drone activity were increasing and agreed to develop technology to counter potential attacks on critical infrastructure in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Because water resists compression, pulling the plunger creates increasing resistance.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The strait's effective closure has pushed up the price of jet fuel and some airlines have responded by increasing ticket prices, while others have trimmed capacity in a bid to attract hesitant customers.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Investors are watching to see how quickly Alibaba can reduce its quick-commerce losses—including its food-delivery business—and how fast AI spending and revenue are increasing.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It was not their usual bath night, but the Incorrigible children had been itching and scratching with increasing frequency since their adventure in the forest.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood