increasing

Example Sentences

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"As a GP, I would know that bowel cancer is unusual to have under 50, but we're seeing that the number of people with bowel cancer is increasing."

From BBC

The duty is increasing across most fare bands, with different amounts charged dependant on the distance of the flight.

From BBC

That gap has widened over time, reflecting growing obligations that aren’t matched by increasing revenue.

From Barron's

It led to the widespread belief that the splitter was the cause of the rapidly increasing rate of Tommy John surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices three times this month, increasing them by more than a third, and has imposed a four-day working week in a bid to save energy.

From Barron's