exacerbate

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the conflict will exacerbate Iran’s economic crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Environmental advocates who brought the case say the decision will exacerbate California’s energy affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sparkbrook group was set up before the strike started, but said the action had "exacerbated" an existing litter and fly-tipping problem in the city.

From BBC

So is this an example of what is known as a phantom trend, where fear can end up exacerbating the real-world impact rather than mitigating it?

From BBC

Today’s economy is more K-shaped, and that could “exacerbate the slowdown for the average American,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal