had increased
- past perfect of increase.
Example Sentences
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It said that sales volume fell 2.8 percent to 1.5 million tonnes over the first nine months of its financial year up, but had increased 5.7 percent in the third quarter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Census data from 2021 shows its largest age group was 20-24-year-olds, and that this group's total population had increased by 9.7% since 2011.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Way back on June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over the preceding 12 months, the consumer-price index had increased 4.1%, excluding seasonal adjustments.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
After six months, DHA levels had increased by an average of 17%, confirming that the nutrient had successfully reached its intended destination.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
The wind had increased to a tempest, and hurled great blazing brands over our heads.”
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
