compounded
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The risks are compounded by the expected arrival of the El Nino weather system, which could bring drought and disrupt rainfall patterns across key farming regions, further tightening global food supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
That's due to a meticulous vote-counting process, compounded by the broad use of mail-in ballots, which are mailed to every registered voter in California.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
She said being forced to share custody compounded her trauma and made it harder to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
These fears were compounded by not knowing for several months why Alfie died.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
They compounded his misery by holding him back a grade.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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