Example Sentences

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The unplanned surgeries have increased by eight percentage points, while the rate of elective caesareans has also increased.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sophia said she needed to get a new car and that her insurance costs have increased, making the ordeal a financial one too.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

CEO Nikesh Arora said in a press release that the “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Rounds played in the U.S. rose 14% in 2020 and have increased almost every year since then, according to Circana, a research firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The porcupine probably would have made her scream, and her fear would have increased his bravery.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull