on the increase

Frequency: 7.088.0 per million words

becoming more common or frequent

increasePREPOSITION (with increase as noun)

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on the

Examples (10)

  • Burglaries in the area are on the increase.
  • Unfortunately, homelessness is on the increase in many major cities.
  • Cases of flu are usually on the increase during winter months.
  • The demand for organic food has been on the increase for several years.
  • With rising awareness, environmental activism is on the increase.
  • Customer complaints about the new product seem to be on the increase.
  • It is clear that online shopping is on the increase worldwide.
  • Youth unemployment remains on the increase in some developing countries.
  • The number of people working remotely is steadily on the increase.
  • Reports of cybercrime are sadly on the increase, requiring stronger security.