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rising

adjective as in moving up

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Maxwell House is changing its name to align with the nationwide living situation amid rising home prices.

From Salon

Homan spent more than 30 years in public service, eventually rising to become a senior figure at ICE, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, during the administration of President Barack Obama.

From Salon

"Current funding allocations and rising costs have placed significant pressure on our budget, and our current financial position is the most difficult we have ever experienced," he said.

From BBC

That marks a shift in five years, with football rising by 2% and netball static.

From BBC

But their political star is rising again, and could attract voters disillusioned with both the government and the populist or extremist opposition.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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