Sentence examples for straight increases from inspiring English sources

The consecutive declines in sales in May and June followed 13 straight increases in total business sales.

The four-week average of claims, a less volatile measure, fell by 2,500, to 485,500, its first decrease after four straight increases.

The four straight increases under 4percentt for those two schools — 3.9percentt since 2010-2011 and 3.8percentt for the prior year — are the four smallest in percentage terms in 38 years, since the 1974-1975 academic year.

The four straight increases under 4percentt for those two schools 3.9percentt since 2010 2011 and 3.8 percent for the previous year are the four smallest in percentage terms in 38 years, since the 1974 75 academic year.

The three straight increases under 4percentt for those two schools 3.9percentthisis coming fall, 3.9percentt for 2010 2011 and 3.8 percent for the prior year are the three smallest in percentage terms in 37 years, since the 1974 1975 academic year.

We are bullish on housing, but after four straight increases in the index but no meaningful gain in new home sales or mortgage demand, we feared a correction in the survey this month," he said in an email.

It was the third straight increase.

Japan's current account surplus grew 34percentt in November from the month a year ago, the fifth straight increase.

This was the third straight increase and a faster pace than in July.

The June rise was the second straight increase and put the inventory-sales ratio at its highest since February.

It was the third straight increase in presidential election turnout, encouraging news for those who have warned about voter apathy.