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more and more

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  1. Increasingly, to a steadily growing extent or degree. For example, As night came on, we were getting more and more worried, or More and more I lean toward thinking he is right. [c. 1200]


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That political pressure has been sharpest over data centers, the vast computing facilities the technology requires, with more and more communities worried about rising electricity bills and the strain on water and land.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

In a separate speech at the space conference, ACM Smyth added that "unfortunately we are seeing more and more irresponsible and provocative actions from our adversaries".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“I can chat with friends, and add more and more friends. It’s so fun!” said Gu, 9.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Opening your own book shop might be a lofty daydream for some bookworms looking to escape their 9-5, but more and more people are making it a reality.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

As time rolled by, Roz saw less and less of Mr. Shareef, but she saw more and more of the children.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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