worsens

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The economist expects households’ real income to deteriorate further as inflation worsens, driven by supply shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The request came on the tail of the CDC restricting travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan earlier in the month as the outbreak worsens.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Meanwhile, airlines operating out of the UK have warned that if the conflict in the Middle East continues or worsens, it will force them to cut flights and push up fares.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But if mobility worsens, especially when the decline is rapid, “costs can increase exponentially,” says Evan Farr, certified elder-law attorney and retirement planner at Farr Law Firm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Why the damage worsens as Phineas grows older is unknown.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman