increase
verb (used with object)
to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to.
will be increasing
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future progressiveof increase.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"There will be increasing inflationary pressure put on the UK and the Bank of England will have to consider further rate rises," says Tim Armitage, investment strategist at Quilter Cheviot.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Desai: I agree with Chris that there will be increasing pragmatism in the realm of sustainability.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
One thing that has been lacking is a large volume of new releases in theaters, but studios said at the convention those numbers will be increasing soon, pushing box office higher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
We increased prices in February, and we will be increasing again on October 1.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
“You will be increasing your domains by a quarter.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
