compounded
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The scrutiny of England's off-field activities during the winter was compounded by some dreadful performances on the field in a 4-1 Ashes series defeat.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Assuming a 7% average annual return, compounded monthly, you would have roughly $330,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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
Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
This was a problem facing nearly every jockey, but with the onset ofhis diabetes, Woolf’s problems were compounded.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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