- plural of increment.
increments
Example Sentences
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Jenny Bush, president of Cummins’s power-systems business, said the Indiana-based company is expanding production in smaller increments and limiting plant expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
That requirement will get stricter by increments going forward to hit 70% in 2050.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Instead they zigzagged back and forth, increasing their altitude by small increments every time they changed directions.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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