on the rise
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1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
Prices are on the rise again.
The water level in the lake is on the rise.
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
an actress whose career is on the rise
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This week in the U.S., two of Jackson’s albums are on the rise on multiple charts.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
But the earth-tones aren’t the only shade of green that’s on the rise.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Divisive political extremism in France and Germany is on the rise.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Support for political violence has also been on the rise.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
But the earth-tones aren’t the only shade of green that’s on the rise.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Divisive political extremism in France and Germany is on the rise.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Support for political violence has also been on the rise.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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