Today, they say, the numbers have increased sharply for many shows.

At the same time, the cost of living increased sharply.

The speed of the air moving past them increased sharply.

Around the turn of the century, the population increased sharply, so that in 1910 there were 820 people.

This money has sharply increased the total income of the American population.

A design change could sharply increase the power output, but at a cost.

Action is necessary now, they said, because the strong regional economy has sharply increased development pressure.

Its production has increased sharply, thanks to investment in more modern technology.

The coalition leaders say this support has sharply increased in recent months.

The average selling price of its homes increased sharply from £52,000 to £78,000.