aggravate
Example Sentences
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The 29-year-old Bills quarterback suffered a right foot injury two weeks ago against Cleveland and aggravated it last week against reigning champion Philadelphia.
From Barron's
The government said the law already provided for a statutory aggravating factor for assault against any public facing worker via section 156 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
From BBC
These casualties are aggravating, sure, but they allow Chalamet’s star to shine so bright that it blinds.
From Salon
"Urgency and unity is what we need," he said, calling for bipartisan support for "creating an aggravated offence for hate preaching" and other new laws.
From Barron's
But after entering Sunday’s win over the Lions with a lingering hamstring injury, the three-time All Pro aggravated it on a deep pass attempt.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
