aggravate

Example Sentences

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Higher oil prices, which are already hitting gas stations, airfares and shipping costs, could aggravate all three.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

And people do leave, including the ones Lemon seems to aggravate the most.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Minneapolis City Council member Soren Stevenson said the move would only aggravate tension.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Experts warn that the soaring temperatures could aggravate the risk of heat-related illness, especially due to high humidity levels.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

“Sleep, play, dig, aggravate my uncle. Normal badger stuff.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman