Example Sentences

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The company is increasing marketing spending as part of its efforts to boost sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

This deterioration in trend structure raises concern that downside risk is increasing, with potential for a move toward the $100 area into year-end, a 64% decline from current levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The review indicates that growing the materials segment is management’s core priority, and that accountability is increasing at the Belgian chemicals company, Bernstein says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The lawsuit comes at a time when there is increasing concern of surveillance in public places, and privacy advocates have rallied against the normalization of surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The number of air strikes on German cities is increasing daily.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank