worsen

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The yen recently approached 160 against the dollar due to fears that Japan’s fiscal conditions may worsen if a ruling coalition win in an upcoming election clears the way for more expansive policy measures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices rallied Thursday, with the global benchmark finishing at its highest level since July, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened — raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices rallied Thursday by nearly 5%, with the global benchmark touching its highest level since July as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened, raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.

From MarketWatch

He added: "We had this problem last year with penicillin, it's an ongoing issue but it's worsening. We've just been informed that another anti-coagulation medication, apixaban, is now going out of stock."

From BBC

Gaetano Ferrera had just a few minutes to grab belongings from his home, one of hundreds evacuated after a landslide in Sicily that experts warn could worsen due to heavy rainfall.

From Barron's