exacerbating

Example Sentences

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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

Polling and sentiment gauges show that high gas prices are exacerbating worries about the cost of living.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Now, war in the Persian Gulf and new Chinese export restrictions have sent prices soaring and raised concerns about availability, exacerbating existing challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Some RLS patients describe a cycle where the medications begin working before exacerbating the underlying condition over time.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

If he jumped off now, Seabiscuit, obedient to equine instinct to flee pain, would probably tear over the track, exacerbating his injury.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand