compounded

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These issues are compounded by an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and substantial out-of-pocket expenses under both original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The two asset managers and Milken also highlighted how the AI investments would be played out over decades, providing a big payoff for investors willing to wait for compounded returns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Several videos have compounded the confusion, including one made public Thursday that appeared to show a security dog identifying the suspect, only to have the dog’s handler ignore the warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Shares are still recovering from a narrow fourth-quarter earnings miss, compounded by broader risk-off sentiment across the healthcare sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I smiled at how my name came out as “Thena,” with his gentle lisp compounded by the gaps in his teeth.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo