intensify
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When illnesses emerge onboard cruise ships, operators may isolate sick passengers, intensify cleaning routines and even collect samples for testing when in port.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The pair weighed in at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre before coming face-to-face in what organisers branded 'The Cauldron' - a circular, illuminated stage designed to intensify one final staredown in front of a live audience.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo vowed that the central bank will intensify intervention in onshore and offshore foreign-exchange markets, adding that the rupiah is “undervalued and should strengthen moving forward.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"This would intensify food price inflation and worsen food insecurity, especially in import-dependent and climate-vulnerable markets."
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
I wear my earmuffs on the T. When the track squeals intensify, Dad leans over and says, “How many seats in this car?”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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