: 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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The Kentucky Derby brings more flights, new nonstop service, and bigger airplanes to accommodate increased flight demand at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 Apr. 2024
With the increased allocation, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will be able to meet the region’s water demands this year and will have surplus water to put into storage, said Adel Hagekhalil, the MWD’s general manager.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 Apr. 2024
With the increased allocation, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will be able to meet the region’s water demands this year and will have surplus water to put into storage, said Adel Hagekhalil, the MWD’s general manager.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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