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One woman told the group that excessive heat worsens her hypertension headaches, while another said that when it’s hot out, she gets more irritated by noises she can’t control.

Things are likely to worsen but scientists argue urgent action can still limit the worst effects of climate change.

From BBC

As the weather worsened, the Iranian skipper of the MV Matthew, Soheil Jelveh, wanted to head north, but his Dubai bosses warned him to avoid UK waters.

From BBC

Mrs Robinson said she had suffered with hip pain since the birth of her 18-month-old daughter, so did not think anything of it when it worsened.

From BBC

This is partly a story about the enduring allure of the almost-fascist far right in societies plagued by rising inflation, worsening inequality and internal tensions over race and immigration.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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