: 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 documentary spotlights Felix’s public dispute with Nike in her battle for increased maternal protections in contracts with sponsors — specifically, that athletes could face a pay cut or stoppage, as well as a loss of health insurance, after giving birth.
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Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of contamination, illness and other damage to the continent.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But several studies suggest vaping carries its own health risks, such as high blood pressure and nicotine addiction, as well as an increased risk of asthma in teens.
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And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of contamination, illness and other damage to the continent.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
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Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of contamination, illness and other damage to the continent.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But several studies suggest vaping carries its own health risks, such as high blood pressure and nicotine addiction, as well as an increased risk of asthma in teens.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of contamination, illness and other damage to the continent.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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