increased

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In the last update, the reward increased by $10,000, according to the county motion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Named after 19th-century economist William Stanley Jevons, the paradox states that increased efficiency leading to falling costs can actually increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As Rocket Lab increased the cadence of its Electron launches and reported a blowout quarter in November 2024, the stock shot up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But while Galileo’s public reputation increased, his private life began to pose problems.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin