number

A count of individuals that is not difinitively defined.

the number of people dying is increasing.

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establish

To set up, begin or introduce; such as a law or policy.

Congress will establish a viable policy.

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increasing

to raise in numbers or otherwise, over-time or immediately.

the amount of water in the boat was unfortunately increasing.

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