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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Cubarsi, 19, already has played 84 times for Barcelona and is a star on the rise, and another 19 for La Roja. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise in the United States as an outbreak has sickened thousands of people across the country. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 People are holding on to their vehicles longer these days, so spending on car repairs is on the rise. Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026 According to reports from that time, bankruptcies, divorces, domestic abuse and mental health issues all appeared to be on the rise. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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