increased

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Traffic through the passage has increased since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

A few months before that, they had united with local bands to throw a benefit show, raising money for immigrant coalition groups after increased ICE raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Japan has loosened rules to allow for the increased use of coal-fired power plants, Italy is delaying the closure of its remaining stations until 2038, and India has postponed maintenance shutdowns.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

The plan failed and the diversion of resources from other industries increased dependency on Soviet borrowing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The Soviet military stood at an increased stage of readiness.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin