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Officials on Friday had thought spraying water was actually cooling down the problem tank — and not merely reducing the speed at which the temperature was increasing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

In his remarks on Wednesday, Lai said his government was increasing defence spending to "prevent a war", not to start one, and noted that "threats are greater than ever before".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

However, researchers still did not fully understand why rainfall was increasing or how the island's weather systems were changing over time.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

On Saturday evening, the Met Police said it was increasing patrols across north‑west London, with more officers, stop and search powers, and armed and counter‑terrorism units deployed to protect communities and deter further incidents.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

But the idea of any thing to be done in a moment, was increasing, not lessening, Mr. Woodhouse’s agitation.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen