Video. Pacific economies face slower growth amid energy market pressure
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“Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific”
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The provided evidence consists solely of dictionary definitions for the word 'increased'. There is no factual information regarding fuel or fertilizer costs in Asia and the Pacific.
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— The meaning of INCREASED is made or become greater : augmented. How to use increased in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased
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— INCREASED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of increase 2. to (make something) become larger in amount or…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/increase…
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/increase…
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— Definition of increased adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/englis…
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/englis…
“small island states that rely heavily on imports [are especially pressured]”
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The provided evidence consists of a nanotechnology journal, a PDF editing website, and a dictionary definition for the word 'small'. None of these sources provide information regarding the economic pressure on small island states.
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— Small is a nanoscience & nanotechnology journal providing the very best forum for fundamental and interdisciplinary applied research at the nano- and microscale, covering chemistry, energy, physical &…
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/16136829
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/16136829
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— Smallpdf - the platform that makes it super easy to convert and edit all your PDF files. Solving all your PDF problems in one place - and yes, free.
https://smallpdf.com/
https://smallpdf.com/
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— small，英语单词（源于古英语 smæl），主要词性包括形容词、名词和副词，发音为英 [smɔːl]、美 [smɔl]，反义词为“big”。 形容词比较级为smaller，最高级为smallest，复数形式为smalls。 作为形容词时，其释义涵盖尺寸小、数量少、规模小、幼小、小写字母、不重要 ...
https://baike.baidu.com/item/Small/7263446
https://baike.baidu.com/item/Small/7263446
“The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response”
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While Wikipedia confirms the existence and purpose of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), none of the provided evidence mentions the ADB's statements regarding governments accelerating energy transition or resilience measures.
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— The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank to promote social and economic development in Asia. The bank is headquartered in the city of Mandaluyong, in Metro Manila, Philippines, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank
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— The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is an Asian think tank focused on identifying effective development strategies for Asia and the Pacific, and on providing support to ADB member countries in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank_Institu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank_Institu…
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— The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Development_Bank
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Development_Bank
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