The population has been 'rising' [='growing'] dramatically/sharply/markedly.
a politician who is a 'rising star' in the Republican/Democratic Party
He was the leader of an armed 'rising' against the elected government.
(..) We are part of something larger than ourselves. Lots of horrible shit in this world gets done for something larger than ourselves. Cold winds are rising in the North. And you're going to go stop them? We need good men to help us. Last time you saw me, you wanted to execute me. Beric: (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8