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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a large proliferation in the number of electrical appliances was placing enormous demands upon the region's power supply
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as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the proliferation of mistakes as both actors and crew became more and more tired
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Noun
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Indeed, the complexities of contract negotiations extended far beyond the final proposals of 4% cost-of-living increases for teachers’ raises and thousands of additional staff members.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025 -
While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, existing plaque levels seemed to be a better predictor of future plaque accumulation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This visceral fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a higher risk of fat accumulation in the liver.1 If a postmenopausal woman doesn’t experience overweight or metabolic syndrome, would her changing hormones still put her at greater risk for MASLD?—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without the screen time or the mechanism behind it, the connection feels like industry politicking — the rapper gets a signal boost and Max accumulates producer cred.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even with today's gain, the S&P 500 remains 11% below its February 19 peak of 6,147.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a statement announcing one of these rollbacks, the EPA said that the U.S. has already made major gains in air quality, implying that these are enough.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rise and challenges of golden visa Programs Golden visa programs, also known as immigrant investor programs, first gained traction in the 1980s when tax havens like St. Kitts and Nevis introduced them to attract wealthy individuals.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rivers such as the Red River of the South, the Arkansas, and the lower portion of the Missouri may experience a significant rise, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Proliferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferation. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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