Example Sentences

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Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following demonstrations calling for tougher action against undocumented migrants.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Healthcare costs also have been rising faster than overall inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

HOA fees have been rising with inflation and the upkeep costs of older buildings, making it tougher for consumers to buy condos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Instead of falling to the Fed’s 2% target, key measures of inflation have been rising in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For twenty years farm values have been rising steadily, with two evident results: intensive farming and speculation.

From The Challenge of the Country A Study of Country Life Opportunity by Fiske, George Walter