as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number the need to be back home before 5:00 p.m. adds to the difficulty of arranging the trip
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Adrian Meyer, Christie’s global head of private sales, outlined one idea for the increasing popularity of the sales channel.—
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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While the business itself operates within the expanding private credit market, an asset class that has drawn significant institutional capital in recent years, the partnership behind it remains its most distinctive feature.— NIa Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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That means it could get certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an ultralight aircraft by the end of this year, thereby accelerating Volocopter’s long-running efforts to get the VoloCity air taxi to market.— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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This is a quickly accelerating idea not beloved by tech companies.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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These talks are an initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his state visit in April last year, aimed at boosting relations and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners and homebuyers.— Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Adding (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/adding%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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