worsen

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A prolonged conflict likely will worsen inflation, and the growing odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike creates further headwinds.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

While the risk of a rapid inflationary spiral in France remains limited—given subdued price growth before the conflict began—a prolonged war is only expected to worsen the country’s economic and financial instability, further undermining confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

They suggest stress and certain hair products could worsen inflammation, which, when you are stressed about hair loss and cycling through different fixes, is a fun cosmic joke.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Left untreated or poorly managed, it can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes and worsen existing heart and kidney disease.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

And claiming that it is will, in its ignorance, worsen the ecological ailments that activists would like to cure.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann