: 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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Not only due to the increased and amazing visual fidelity on display, which makes a huge difference towards the end of the film, but also all the extras and trinkets this set comes with.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about SpaceX's Starship plans and what increased testing may mean:
A year in space exploration:From Starship tests to Starliner woes, recapping biggest missions of 2024
When is the next Starship test?
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Other benefits that significant majorities mentioned in that report include an increased sense of purpose in life, an enhanced ability to live one's values, greater agency and civic engagement and a better understanding of the needs of their communities.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The decrease is due to increased operating, general, and administrative expenses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ollie Barder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about SpaceX's Starship plans and what increased testing may mean:
A year in space exploration:From Starship tests to Starliner woes, recapping biggest missions of 2024
When is the next Starship test?
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Other benefits that significant majorities mentioned in that report include an increased sense of purpose in life, an enhanced ability to live one's values, greater agency and civic engagement and a better understanding of the needs of their communities.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The decrease is due to increased operating, general, and administrative expenses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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