compounded
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Her family say their grief and upset was compounded by their attempts to settle Elaine's estate, principally her civil service pension.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The risks are compounded by the expected arrival of the El Nino weather system, which could bring drought and disrupt rainfall patterns across key farming regions, further tightening global food supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
That's due to a meticulous vote-counting process, compounded by the broad use of mail-in ballots, which are mailed to every registered voter in California.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
She said being forced to share custody compounded her trauma and made it harder to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“Your dad suffered a bout of indigestion, and compounded with all the stress he says he’s been under, it manifested as chest pain.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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