rising

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rising /ˈraɪ zɪŋ/ ?

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(n) a movement upward
(n) organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
(adj) advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
(adj) sloping upward
(adj) coming to maturity
(adj) newly come into prominence

Why it's good that food prices are finally rising after years of bargain groceries.
Pence, a rising star in the House, is suggesting a temporary worker program based on a database run by private industry.
Unemployment may be rising, but there is a strong case that hiring will pick up at some firms.

"In these challenging times, when we are facing both rising deficits and a sinking economy, budget reform is not an option," Obama said. "It's a necessity."
on Nov 25, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: International Herald Tribune
Bernanke said that the "upside risks to the inflation outlook have intensified lately, as the rising prices of energy and some other commodities have led to a sharp pickup in inflation and some measures of inflation expectations have moved higher."
on Jul 16, 2008 By: Ben Bernanke Source: Washington Post
"The illegal use of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs was pervasive for more than a decade, Major League Baseball was slow and ineffective in responding to the scandal, and the use of human growth hormone has been rising," said committee...
on Jan 15, 2008 By: Henry Waxman Source: SI.com