rise to
Britishverb
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The family escaped to London in 1933 after Hitler’s rise to power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
A separate independent review, external of councillors' pay in 2025 recommended a similar 28% rise to almost £22,000 a year.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
If passed, general admission to the 133-acre zoo in Griffith Park will rise to $29 for adults, $24 for children, and $26 for seniors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office expects them to rise to nearly 7% of GDP by 2036, at which point gross national debt is expected to be around 140% of GDP.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
He watched the audience rise to its feet in enthusiasm and cheer.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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