exacerbate

Example Sentences

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Conditions were further exacerbated by Storm Goretti, which delivered an additional dumping of snow in places along with damaging gales for some.

From BBC

“And for well-funded organizations to contribute to that by disguising what they’re doing online just helps exacerbate that problem of people not trusting what they come across.”

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Transportation took action, exacerbating the ongoing conflict between California and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

Investigations and reports into the failures that led to and exacerbated the disasters have left residents with more questions than answers.

From Los Angeles Times

Change in routine and care exacerbated underlying health conditions and at least two people we knew, including my late grandfather’s last living sibling, died after the evacuation.

From Los Angeles Times