noun
Other Word Forms
- unmounting adjective
Etymology
Origin of mounting
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; mount 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The BBC's statement on Wednesday came after mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to the Radio 2 DJ's sudden departure.
From BBC
Domestic and international criticism has been mounting against the sole custody system in Japan, which critics say led many divorcees to become estranged from their children after losing custody of them.
From BBC
South Korea’s export growth accelerated in March, providing some relief for the trade-reliant economy as it faces mounting risks from the Middle East conflict.
Interest costs are mounting as that debt accumulates.
From Barron's
“This increasingly delicate balance, coupled with mounting questions about the overall impact of AI and the debt levels used to fund its expansion, has further clouded the long-term outlook.”
From Barron's
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