increment

Example Sentences

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“If it falls down below a certain increment, we have to pause projects,” said J.R.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

News of Yoon's salary increase has drawn criticism among South Koreans, some of whom say they cannot believe he is still getting paid - let alone getting a increment - while he is suspended.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

"Nevertheless, it is important to remember that each carbon dioxide emission causes another increment of global warming and so each emission avoided is an increment of global warming avoided."

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

“The animals are adapted to harsh environments, but they are on the edge. Any small increment of change will decimate populations.”

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

This contributed to his sense of majesty, true enough, but pushed an increment further, the majestic man became His Majesty.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis