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upswing(noun, advance, increase, progress, development)
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upturn(noun, advance, increase, raise, gain)
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waxing(noun, advance, increase, defeat, raise)
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KO(defeat, growth, shutout)
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aid(noun, increase, lift, improvement, enhancement)
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amelioration(noun, development, upgrade, correction, amendment)
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amendment(noun, development, upgrade, correction)
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amplification(rise, growth)
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ascent(noun, advance, increase, progress, growth)
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assistance(noun, increase, lift, improvement, enhancement)
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backup(noun, increase, lift, improvement, enhancement)
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betterment(noun, development, upgrade, correction, amendment)
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boosting(growth, expansion, extension)
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build-up(gain, growth)
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buildup(noun, increase, rise, growth, lift)
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change(noun, development, upgrade, correction, amendment)
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civilization(noun, development, upgrade, correction, amendment)
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climb(noun, advance, increase, progress, growth)
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condition deepening(expression, rise, growth)
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correction(noun, development, upgrade, amendment)
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