worsen

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Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

In the beginning, patients may seem fine, but around the fourth day, symptoms can worsen "in a matter of hours," Lazaro said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The change assumes that fuel costs remain at or around their current levels and that disruption in factories and global transport networks neither worsen nor improve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Its forecast is based on the assumption that fuel costs remain around their current level, and supply chain issues neither worsen nor improve.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Ngawang’s condition continued to worsen as the day dragged on.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer