exacerbate

Example Sentences

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While the cause of the fire is still unknown, witnesses earlier told the BBC that a lack of working fire exits and the density of shoppers and stalls crammed into the building exacerbated the disaster.

From BBC

At the time, short sellers were betting big against physical retailers and companies that faced liquidity problems that were exacerbated by pandemic shutdowns.

From Barron's

That move was exacerbated by a jump in Japanese bond yields as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged a big tax giveaway to win over voters ahead of a poll slated for Feb. 8.

From The Wall Street Journal

Market dynamics may have exacerbated the price surge.

From Barron's

But witnesses say the speed at which it spread, a lack of working fire exits and the density of shoppers and stalls crammed into the building exacerbated the disaster.

From BBC