compounded
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“In a context compounded by so much global instability, these two industrial trading blocs…are what we should keep,” the Maltese politician said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The increasing popularity of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has compounded pressure on them to address suspicious activity, with lawmakers, regulators and prosecutors raising concerns about insider trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
England's sloppiness was compounded by the fact Spain produced one of their best performances to date and Wiegman could not come up with an answer for it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
She said being forced to share custody compounded her trauma and made it harder to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
My error had greatly and unnecessarily compounded the pain of Fiona McPherson; Andy’s parents, Ron and Mary Harris; his brother, David Harris; and his many friends.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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