The company's outlay for marketing expenses has increased significantly.

I need to increase my daily intake of fiber.

I saw a bug crawling on the wall.

His behavior puzzled me.

She used a quotation from the book in her presentation.

The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug den.

The two countries have been in a hostile relationship for decades.

The company's success is due to its proprietary formula.

The government has decided to increase the allowance for low-income families.

Despite his best efforts, he was unable to lift the heavy box.