The number of college applications is 'on the increase'. [='on the rise']
These symptoms are associated with an 'increased' risk of heart disease.
The construction will probably cause some 'increase' in traffic delays.
(..) during the following announcement. And now our boss and friend Mr. Burns. Hello. I'm proud to announce... that we've been able to increase safety here at the plant... without increasing the cost to the consumer... or affecting management payraises. (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1