intensifies

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Today similar patterns have emerged as economic and military competition with China intensifies.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

A heatwave is expected to officially be declared for parts of the UK on Sunday as a spell of unusual May heat intensifies.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Their small hands, in garden gloves, work in concert as the late-morning sun intensifies over Pacific Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Impact Europe imports far less crude through Hormuz than Asia does, but it faces higher costs as competition intensifies for available barrels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“Measuring tape and thermometer,” he told himself, “chalk for an outline; perhaps the cold intensifies at night? Everything is worse,” he said, looking at Eleanor, “if you think something is looking at you.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson