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aggravate

[ag-ruh-veyt] / ˈæg rəˌveɪt /




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It’s all a welcome respite from the looming gloom of MLB labor negotiations, in which owners, aggravated by mega spenders like the Dodgers, are expected to press hard for a salary cap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Villamide and three other former senior officers are on trial for dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's

French authorities are investigating "potential acts of aggravated human trafficking… with multiple victims," in relation to Al Fayed, according to correspondence seen by the BBC.

From BBC

The charges are dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's

Smith-Griffin pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times