festered
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Lagarde set out to heal internal rifts among the ECB’s governing council that had festered under Draghi’s authoritative leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The problem only festered further under Lincoln Riley, as the coach initially cast a wider net nationally, aiming for top prospects in states like Texas and Florida while local stars signed and shined elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
No amount of martyrdom can save his legacy from succumbing to the rot he festered.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2025
Peace proposals and presidents have come and gone but the problems have festered.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
His arms, poisoned by the sap, had festered and were seeping, swollen, and hot.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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