compounded
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“In a context compounded by so much global instability, these two industrial trading blocs…are what we should keep,” the Maltese politician said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The increasing popularity of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has compounded pressure on them to address suspicious activity, with lawmakers, regulators and prosecutors raising concerns about insider trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Relatives of others embroiled in the conspiracy theories said the rumours were "disgusting" and compounded families' grief.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The normal meanness that the winter brought was compounded by the small-spiritedness that hunger and scarlet fever produced.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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