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are mounting
  • present progressive of mount.

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But while rumours swirl about the former duchess's whereabouts and whether she is contemplating a tell-all interview, there are mounting calls for her to give evidence concerning her links to Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The company’s financial losses are mounting, and multiple lawsuits allege ChatGPT contributed to harms for users and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Even as the technology races ahead, legal concerns are mounting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

At the same time, there are mounting expectations that Kevin Warsh will be nominated to replace Jerome Powell as head of the U.S. central bank.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The clues are mounting that this is maybe the worst day at school ever.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers