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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Design and hospitality collaborations are on the rise as consumers and travelers seek exclusive experiences and stays. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 As countries look to move away from fossil fuels, renewable and nuclear energy adoption is on the rise. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 Yields have been on the rise because of worries about inflation, big debt loads for governments worldwide and other factors. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 To kick things off, COVID infections are already on the rise. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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