rising

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With sales-tax revenue now rising, Monroe’s city school district also said Thursday that employee bonuses would be 38% higher than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Earlier this year, a new cross-party inquiry was announced to examine how suicide prevention services are funded in Northern Ireland and how best to tackle the rising numbers.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

It's all helping to meet a rising demand for agave spirits.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

All three stocks had climbed at least 75% this year, and all three were rising again on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Goodbye, Caesar,” I shout as Midnight canters away from the rising sun.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes