Verb or noun?

Our market share increased over the last year

This is one of the most difficult projects I have ever worked on.

Because we did not have the necessary permits, we had to postpone the grand opening.

There was a large increase in our sales numbers.

The annual conference conflicts with my vacation plans.

The package they offered me was an insult.

The speaker projected his voice in order to be heard.

Smoking is not permitted in the building.

The customer service representative handled the conflict with the customer.

I was insulted by the low offer they made me.