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on the increase

Idioms  
  1. Growing, especially in frequency of occurrence, as in Violent crime is on the increase. [Mid-1700s]


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Would I owe capital-gains tax based on the increase in value since my father gifted me the stock?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Inside F1, reaction from the drivers has been relatively positive - or at least neutral - on the increase in sprints.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

It said that more that 25% of pregnant women were affected by obesity, while almost 10% had diabetes – and both rates are on the increase.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024

As the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is on the increase, new treatments are urgently needed to improve the quality of life for people living with the disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

The trade in these nests, which some years ago was of little importance, has been greatly on the increase for some time.

From An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. by Zuniga, Martinez de

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