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 disappointment was compounded by pre-series expectations that England could win down under for the first time 2010-11, especially with Australia so badly hit by injuries to key players.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
These fears were compounded by not knowing for several months why Alfie died.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
She said being forced to share custody compounded her trauma and made it harder to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
So for the time being, my parents’ worries about their younger son’s physical health were compounded by their worries about their older son’s mental health.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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