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on the increase

Idioms  

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

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

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

He said the council wanted to capitalise on the increase in overseas visitors and doing more to ensure they stay in and around the Wrexham area.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

As the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is on the increase, new treatments are urgently needed to improve the quality of life for people living with the disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

Another column focused on the increase in Seattle residents with college degrees, which correlate with higher incomes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Mining of various kinds is on the increase.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin

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