aggravated
Example Sentences
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The last time Stewart threw live batting practice, he aggravated the injury by running afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The aggravated assault statute under which she was charged exempts situations in which displaying a firearm is “reasonably necessary” for self-defense.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
While there were exceptions, such as “a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy,” exactly how and when such an exception would be honored were unclear.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
The oil blockade has aggravated the country's worst economic and energy crisis in decades, leading to warnings of a humanitarian disaster.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
He was restless and aggravated for the rest of the day after the greenwitch’s visit.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing aggravated
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