Sentence examples for states increasing from inspiring English sources

Billions of dollars have been pledged to build up the armies of t the front-line Arab states, increasing the potential for war in the Middle East.

Now, after each census, legislative seats are reapportioned, with some states increasing their number of representatives while other states may lose seats.

It is more conceivable now that Mr. Obama could have an easier time winning Florida than those other states, increasing its importance.

The report states: "Increasing self-employment has been the key driver of business population growth since 2000 and remains so in the increase of 330,000 businesses since the start of 2013".

The big winners in the state elections were the Free Democrats and the Left Party, with the Free Democrats' share of the vote in all three states increasing by an average of 4 percentage points.

Stress multipliers such as climate change, volatile commodity prices and pressure from population growth – factors that are not easily managed by weak states further limit capacity-building in fragile states, increasing the risk of violent conflicts.

While most states increased speed limits to 65 m.p.h.

Six states increased penalties for dog and other animal fighting.

About 17 states increased employee-contribution requirements last year.

In 2002, 19 states increased cigarette taxes, generating $2.9 billion in new funds.

Sixteen states increased age and service requirements and 11 states revised their COLAs.