sharp increase

The bad financial situation was made more difficult by a sharp increase in oil and food prices.

More than four million people worked at home in 2000, a sharp increase over a decade ago.

Residents of the area say they have seen a sharp increase in crime.

B8 A sharp increase in spending to further the fight against drugs.

More recent figures point to a sharp increase in that number.

That would be a sharp increase from $302 million in the second quarter.

She said the company plans a steady, sharp increase in those numbers.

The program also calls for a sharp increase in the number of inspectors.

That has led to a sharp increase in deals all over the world.

The following year saw a sharp increase in the number of students that were admitted to the school.

The reasons for the sharp increase are open to speculation, he said.

I felt a sharp increase in mental pain and confusion.

Those years saw a sharp increase in the design and production of "art fabric."

"It holds true for all countries, a very sharp increase in a relatively short period of time."

Even so, the sharp increase in safety problems last year is regarded as a cause for concern.

He advocated sharp increases in Federal money for research on education.

Then again, the growing number of players is leading to a sharp increase in the discs available.

The Italians see many reasons for the sharp increase in numbers.

The changes initially led to a sharp increase in scoring.

The District has experienced a sharp increase in school enrolment.

The total population has gradually increased over time, however there was a sharp increase in 1951 of up to 200 people.

But sharper increases in production can be expected next year, others said.

As a result, they missed the sharp increase in the share price of Holiday stock.

But the nation's merchandise trade balance for March is expected to show a sharp increase.

The sharp increase in the quarter reflects special charges a year ago.