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increasingly

[in-kree-sing-lee] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ li /
ADVERB
to a greater extent
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasingly less


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Farhad, a 35-year-old chef, also said life was becoming "increasingly difficult", noting economic hardship had set in even before the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

But as the middle-class splinters along generational lines, other political experts warn that many ordinary Angelenos feel increasingly shut out of L.A. politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Youth unemployment remains high, college graduates often struggle to find well-paid work and competition for stable government jobs is increasingly fierce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Citizens Advice Guernsey says demand for its services is rising, with increasingly complex cases driven by housing shortages and cost of living pressures.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Shackleton, in the Caird, grew increasingly anxious as the third boat fell behind.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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