intensifying

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Investors were ditching U.S. government bonds amid intensifying concerns that the resurgence of inflation brought on by the Iran war could force the Federal Reserve to pursue higher interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The telecom conglomerate’s mobile revenue fell 11% on year in 1Q, with revenue weakness also intensifying in other sectors like broadband and entertainment amid intensifying price competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

According to the study, long channels carved into the undersides of these ice shelves can trap relatively warm ocean water, intensifying melting in specific areas.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

More recently, reports from HHS-linked policy shifts show the agency removing or revising longstanding public health warnings, including content related to unproven medical treatments, further intensifying concerns among health experts about institutional credibility.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The resulting hole evoked a giant grave and exuded the same musty chill, but this was not unwelcome for it provided workers with relief from the intensifying summer heat.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson