The planet's natural resources do not increase to a noteworthy extent (which is in keeping with the "only one Earth" position of environmentalists).

In this manner, the size of the wheel may be increased to an inconvenient extent.

The strength of students increased to a great extent in the 70s.

In every direction there has been a tendency to increase prices for really great artistic pieces, even to a sensational extent.

But the pains increased immediately to such an extent that he quickly desisted in his efforts.

The use of monoclonal antibodies increases the sensitivity to a large extent.

Some mutations increase resistance to the drugs to a large extent than others.

It wasn't until his 20s that his obesity increased to a serious extent.

In fact, as we move towards the autumn, the problems may well increase and develop to an even greater extent.

There is also reliable information that military power has been increased to a greater extent than official sources would have us believe.