Example Sentences

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While still rare, home births are ticking up for women who are moved by powerful, positive anecdotes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

That indicates that while claims are ticking higher, they are not at “alarming levels” so far, says Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist for Oxford Economics.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

And at the same time, borrowing and unemployment are ticking up and there is no sign of the economy budging, even though getting it to grow is Labour's number one mission.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Coronavirus levels are ticking up, but overall rates are still quite low.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

I can see even Caesar’s professionalism showing some cracks as he tries to quiet them so I can speak, but my three minutes are ticking quickly away.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins