rising

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The airline industry is grappling with rising costs, as a result of the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A rising pension age also led to employment rates among affected age groups increasing by 10 percentage points, driven primarily by workers staying in their jobs for longer.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“If anything, we need additional funding to cover rising costs, not fewer, to maintain our current momentum,” the agency said Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The White House sees gross domestic product rising to $53.15 trillion by 2036, which is $6 trillion above the CBO’s estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Hands began rising but Mary was struggling to speak.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom