mount
Example Sentences
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In response to the dollar’s strengthening as inflation fears mount, the group said it is gradually hedging its dollar-zloty exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
On one occasion, a horse flipped, fell on Jarrell-Searcy and both rider and mount bounced up uninjured.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Increased scrutiny of stock-based compensation typically intensifies as multiples compress and market fears mount, Fish told MarketWatch via email.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
Vera, the little soldier clasped in her hand, began to mount the stairs.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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