aggravated

Example Sentences

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The deployment of hundreds of thousands of young men to the battlefield in Ukraine over the last four years has only aggravated the problem.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s all a welcome respite from the looming gloom of MLB labor negotiations, in which owners, aggravated by mega spenders like the Dodgers, are expected to press hard for a salary cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

French authorities are investigating "potential acts of aggravated human trafficking… with multiple victims," in relation to Al Fayed, according to correspondence seen by the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Villamide and three other former senior officers are on trial for dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Plus, the heat aggravated her crippling sick headaches, and she had to resort to a big spoonful of Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, known to be the Best Blood Purifier for Women.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly