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While astronomers and space scientists were initially skeptical about the planet nine theory, there has been mounting evidence thanks to increasingly powerful observations that the orbits of trans-Neptunian objects are indeed erratic.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

As often in such large-scale attacks, it was preceded by warnings and criticism has been mounting over the authorities' failure to act on these advance signals, Le Cour Grandmaison says.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

There has been mounting criticism of and public protest against the administration’s activities since the launch of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Insiders told Salon that pressure has been mounting against Patel from inside the FBI.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Knowing that, I have been content to wait; only every day the debt has been mounting up.

From In the Days of Chivalry by Everett-Green, Evelyn