intensified

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During the 24 hours before the satellite image was captured, the storm intensified dramatically from Category 2 strength to Category 5 strength.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

This time authorities have intensified their efforts over several months, installing nearly 2,000 surveillance cameras to catch offenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Membership and fundraising have dwindled as an internal battle for control intensified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The government has intensified actions to curb kidnapping, including introducing measures aimed at discouraging ransom payments.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The mystery intensified a few days later when he got another call, this one from Air Force General Uzal Ent, telling him to report right away to Ent’s office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin