exacerbate
Example Sentences
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A strong El Niño event would "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean", said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
That would exacerbate the problem as flows are being diverted through that route from the Strait of Hormuz, Shuchart adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Leo's predecessor Pope Francis spoke extensively on the subject, calling for AI to be regulated and warning that it could exacerbate inequalities.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Should central banks hike rates, that could exacerbate vulnerabilities in “opaque nonbank leverage.”
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Zeitoun knew not to exacerbate the situation, and assumed that when they were interviewed by a superior, everything would be explained.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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