worsened

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The longstanding problem has worsened in recent years, and Coronado’s Central Beach was closed to bathers on 129 days in 2025 because of unsafe bacteria levels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But since 2019 the housing crisis has worsened, its impact reaching further up the class ladder.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When China-Japan ties worsened, some Chinese people I was speaking with asked me to stop reaching out, citing worsening relations, or abruptly ceased communication.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Those whose credit scores have worsened in the post-inflation economy are showing signs of being left behind.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

When the pain worsened, and he mentioned it to some of the players, they insisted he see a physician.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady