aggravate

Example Sentences

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An "aggravated corruption" inquiry has been launched by the Norwegian economic crime unit Økokrim, police announced on Monday.

From BBC

On Thursday, Norway’s police opened an investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland for suspected “aggravated corruption” based on information in the released Epstein files.

From The Wall Street Journal

They argued the seizure was therefore "heavily aggravated by the circumstances and appears to have had a doubtful or improper motive".

From BBC

A special Norwegian police unit which is analysing newly released Epstein files in the US said the 75-year-old was suspected of "aggravated corruption".

From BBC

Historically, those discussions were largely confined to tech regulators, politicians, and those in civil society aggravated by Silicon Valley hegemony and the impact on consumers.

From Barron's