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“A reassessment of these prospects could trigger a fall in equity prices that might be amplified by high concentration, correlated momentum-driven positions that can exacerbate volatility as markets fall, and increased leverage,” the BOE said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

But Tonice Edwards, a youth intervention worker with Devon & Cornwall Police and local schools, who worked with Taylor, told the inquest she had warned the school its "punitive system" could exacerbate mental health struggles.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

"All these factors exacerbate vulnerability and raise serious concerns as to whether some of these deaths in ICE custody could have been prevented," said Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 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

“On any given day the air is unhealthy to breathe and so of course when you bring a disaster into it, it only exacerbates the existing issues,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

More recent research suggests that introducing AI only exacerbates vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.

From Slate ● May 28, 2026

In other words, AI exacerbates the already-existing psychology tendency toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026

I’m frightened, but I’m not sure what I’m afraid of, which just exacerbates the fear.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Poorly managed fires of this type are exacerbated by illicit practices such as deforestation, which is common in areas where illegal mining occurs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

The pain of the semi-final loss to Argentina has been exacerbated by the stinging criticism he has faced from supporters, pundits and journalists over England's defensive retreat in the closing stages.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

High temperatures exacerbated poor air quality, with pollution in some cities hitting records.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The extreme volatility of these leveraged ETFs could be exacerbated given semiconductors are a “high-beta market,” he told MarketWatch in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

But maybe his fatigue is exacerbated by the potassium iodide he's taking.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

The anticipated jump in cooling costs is exacerbating the financial pressure many are already feeling as inflation sits at a three-year high.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

Pushing him to return early and exacerbating the injury would be a larger blow to a team seeking its third straight World Series championship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Locals' grievances include the congestion caused by visitors in city centres, their environmental impact and, above all, the idea that they are exacerbating Spain's housing crisis.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

The U.S. detected New World screwworm in a Texas calf, the first in six decades, exacerbating pressure from an existing Mexican import ban.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

A single CFC molecule is about ten thousand times more efficient at exacerbating greenhouse effects than a molecule of carbon dioxide–and carbon dioxide is of course no slouch itself as a greenhouse gas.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson