as in progressively
more and more; to an increasing degree
People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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According to Mahomes’s makeup artist Alexis Oakley, who has worked with fellow WAGs Simone Biles and Alix Earle, the look has become increasingly popular among clients.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
The use of nitrogen has raised concerns among human rights groups as states have looked for viable alternatives to lethal injection, a method that has become increasingly difficult because of a shortage of the necessary drugs.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, Sacred Fig centers on the activism of daughter Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami), who is becoming increasingly engaged with the Women, Life, Freedom protests.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
The program, which starts at 25% but can rise as high as 40% in certain situations and currently runs through 2031, has become increasingly popular with filmmakers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
The use of nitrogen has raised concerns among human rights groups as states have looked for viable alternatives to lethal injection, a method that has become increasingly difficult because of a shortage of the necessary drugs.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, Sacred Fig centers on the activism of daughter Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami), who is becoming increasingly engaged with the Women, Life, Freedom protests.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
The program, which starts at 25% but can rise as high as 40% in certain situations and currently runs through 2031, has become increasingly popular with filmmakers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasingly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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