on the rise

phrase

1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
prices on the rise
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
Her career is on the rise.

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Reflecting on the rise of short-form video and streaming platforms, Wu argues that technological change has always reshaped cinema without eliminating older art forms. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026 The percentage of new hires in the construction industry – that is, people hired in the past three months – has been on the rise. Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 July 2026 In the Premier League, the share of attacking throw-ins has been on the rise for the past four seasons, with 13 per cent of throw-ins in the final third played into the penalty area last season. George Edwards, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Expectations for a 25-basis point hike in July are also on the rise, with traders on Kalshi expecting a 22% chance, up from 4% on July 16 , while the CME’s FedWatch tool , which uses 30-day Fed Funds futures prices, implies a 36% chance of a hike. Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the rise

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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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