The positive response to this series served to increase the paper's circulation and influence.

This event only served to increase the antagonism between the former friends.

The incident served to increase his reputation as a ladies' man.

The blow gave him no satisfaction, it only served to increase his shame.

The growing media frenzy only served to increase the demand for such material among adolescents.

Unfortunately, I am not certain these measures will serve to increase employment on a large scale.

This publicity served merely to increase the public's interest in her.

They all failed when faced with real class and only served to increase the burden on the senior players.

Having a limited choice of effective compounds will only serve to increase resistance levels.

What served to increase this, was the cannonade at the town.