noun
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Etymology
Origin of mounting
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at mount 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided updates on the team’s mounting pitching injuries in what is shaping up to be a tight NL West division race.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
However, Barclays said that with portfolios now “fully invested and macroeconomic headwinds mounting, the risk of a near-term unwind has materially increased.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
His push also reflects mounting concern inside Israel over the vulnerabilities created by heavy reliance on foreign suppliers.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
As external accounts face mounting pressure amid the prolonged Middle East conflict, India’s dusting off a playbook used before to arrest non-essential demand, Barclays economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Then the very decided sound of someone mounting the stairs—doors opening and shutting—feet going up to the attics overhead.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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