Sentence examples for led to sharp increases from inspiring English sources

The killings were a blow to the aggressive, tightly knit Firearms Investigation Unit, whose work Mr. Kelly said had led to sharp increases in arrests and gun seizures in recent months.

In the past, wars in the Middle East ignited fears about a disruption in the supply of oil from the region, which in turn led to sharp increases in prices.

Critics contend that zero-tolerance policies like those in the Christina district have led to sharp increases in suspensions and expulsions, often putting children on the streets or in other places where their behavior only worsens, and that the policies undermine the ability of school officials to use common sense in handling minor infractions.

It led to sharp increases in unemployment in many countries and a resurgence in the numbers of long-term unemployed.

Increase in refining demand and tighter environmental regulations have led to sharp increases in hydrogen consumption of oil refineries.

The minimum appeared at 18°C, and high temperatures in particular led to sharp increases in mortality.

The task was made all the more dangerous with the arrival of additional German flying squadrons, including Manfred von Richthofen's highly experienced and well equipped Jasta 11, which led to sharp increase in Royal Flying Corps casualties.

Worse, with so little spare capacity future supply shocks could lead to sharp increases.

He advocates stringent corporate restructuring that would lead to sharp increases in unemployment; Mr. Kamei is doing all he can to extend government life support to ailing companies.

The growth of population and urbanization process will undoubtedly lead to sharp increase of wastewater discharge.

Instead, in a further shock, they support policies that researchers show lead to sharp increases in unintended pregnancy and abortion rate.