worsening
Example Sentences
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In an interview with the Reuters news agency, Gaston urged the child and her mother to go to a health centre, as they risked "worsening their health" and "infecting their relatives".
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Even in the worsening atmosphere, Shekhova was packed but still indecisive about evacuating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Mice receiving glucosamine also showed worsening deficits in social memory, which is the ability to recognize and remember other individuals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Many people had put off their visits in the expectation that the nation’s worsening economic crisis and pressure from Congress eventually would compel the railroads to reduce their Chicago fares.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
