exacerbate
Example Sentences
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The new revelations are likely to exacerbate pressure on Morena, whose founder, López Obrador, rose to power on a promise to combat corruption, which he said fueled violence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
That combination of weakening activity and rising inflation presents central banks with some difficult choices, as any steps they take to contain inflation would likely exacerbate the economic slowdown and the accompanying job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
An18-day strike could further exacerbate tight memory supply, Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson wrote in a note on Monday.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 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
Vocabulary lists containing exacerbate
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