worsen

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Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The pope knows that some contemporary responses to technological concentration may worsen the problem they seek to solve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Eliminating even more positions will only worsen conditions for students and families.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"Burnout is a condition that does not tend to get better on its own. If left unmanaged, it can worsen and increase your risk of long-term health problems," she added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Dr. Fiona explained that the surgery had been a success but that I had developed an infection and that my condition had started to worsen.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai