rise
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But the yield on the 2-year Treasury note, which tends to rise and fall with changes in short-term interest-rate expectations, edged higher to 4.177% from 4.160% the day before.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
"Not much was known about their early life stages," he explained to AFP of the animals that gave rise to the first tetrapods.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Last week, the European Central Bank opted to increase its interest rate to 2.25%, the first rise for almost three years, noting that the conflict was "generating inflation pressures".
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
“Demand is on the rise for the first time since air conditioning became commonplace, so transmission is important to be able to solve for that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
As soon as the sun was due to rise, the downpour stopped.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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