: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
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an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain.
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Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
At Pinewood, the program has sparked increased interest in dance and the arts across campus, with younger students expressing interest in participating and teachers incorporating performances into school-wide events.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
Hospitals prepare for increased demand Huang said the county is also sampling wastewater and conducting hospital visits to make sure facilities are prepared.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The documentary spotlights Felix’s public dispute with Nike in her battle for increased maternal protections in contracts with sponsors — specifically, that athletes could face a pay cut or stoppage, as well as a loss of health insurance, after giving birth.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
At Pinewood, the program has sparked increased interest in dance and the arts across campus, with younger students expressing interest in participating and teachers incorporating performances into school-wide events.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
Hospitals prepare for increased demand Huang said the county is also sampling wastewater and conducting hospital visits to make sure facilities are prepared.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The documentary spotlights Felix’s public dispute with Nike in her battle for increased maternal protections in contracts with sponsors — specifically, that athletes could face a pay cut or stoppage, as well as a loss of health insurance, after giving birth.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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