rising
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An Alderney politician has called for a relief on fuel duty in a bid to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on the island.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
After rising for decades and then hovering around 40% in the 2010s, the share of Americans over 55 years old in the workforce has slipped to 37.2%, the lowest level in more than 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Stocks are rising today on the latest hope for peace talks, but those have tended to disappoint.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Businesses across Northern Ireland are calling for cuts to taxes in the hospitality sector, warning that rising costs and higher VAT rates are putting increasing pressure on already tight margins.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
If they could just make it to the top of this tree, they would be safe from the rising water for a long time.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.