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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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
But the playful way in which he delivered that line and his quick exit from the room raised a few eyebrows and only added to the mounting speculation.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Barack Obama's last visit to China as president threw a spotlight on the country's growing assertiveness and mounting rivalry with Washington.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
He says he “can’t shut down” when he goes home at night, worried about paying his mounting bills, and says the constant physical and mental strain has taken years off his body.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Awake, I’d picture myself, radiantly beautiful, mounting the palace steps.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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