on the increase

1. Growing, especially in frequency of occurrence, as in Violent crime is on the increase. [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

Weather and climate change have had "probably the biggest impact" on the increase in the price of chocolate, Ms Hall said.

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"The money currently wasted on the increase in incidents and associated costs would be better spent trying to avoid incidents in the first place."

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Inside F1, reaction from the drivers has been relatively positive - or at least neutral - on the increase in sprints.

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Criminal damage to listed buildings is on the increase, the body which preserves and protects Welsh heritage has said.

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"At the moment it's highly likely and logical that such incidents would be on the increase because there are a lot of prisoners who aren't getting out of their cell or getting access to education, employment and training," he said.

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