Example Sentences

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That has been rising this year as well.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

This year the major catalyst has been rising oil prices.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

At the same time the price of polyester has been rising, demand and prices for cotton have also ticked up, as manufacturers shift to natural fibers.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Antidepressant use in the U.S. has been rising, especially among young women in their 20s and early 30s, according to studies and a Wall Street Journal analysis of 2023 federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Mysteriously and over millions of years, it appears that Denver has been rising, like baking bread.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson