compounding

Example Sentences

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“Not only heat, but other compounding threats such as extreme wind and flooding and wildfires.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Speaking to Today presenter Amol Rajan, Sir Gareth warned of historic expectations weighing on boys, and the compounding effect of poor attainment in school, leading to behavioural problems.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“These results represent the compounding impact of deliberate choices we’ve made to strengthen our strategy, sharpen execution and invest in the areas that will drive our future,” Chief Executive Geoff Martha said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They also lose access to the tools designed to build long-term financial security, along with years of saving and compounding that are incredibly difficult to recover.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Traffic has been getting increasingly worse, and the GPS apps keep giving everyone the same alternate routes, just compounding the problem.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman