rising action
noun
a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest.
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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"With RSV rising, actions like using tissues and handwashing can reduce spread to the most vulnerable," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2022