compounding

Example Sentences

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“Not only heat, but other compounding threats such as extreme wind and flooding and wildfires.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Speaking to Today presenter Amol Rajan, Sir Gareth warned of historic expectations weighing on boys, and the compounding effect of poor attainment in school, leading to behavioural problems.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They also lose access to the tools designed to build long-term financial security, along with years of saving and compounding that are incredibly difficult to recover.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

This increases the risk of compounding hazards in some regions and accelerating the onset of drought conditions where rainfall is reduced, it said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Tiring pacesetters generally slow down right in front of the rail-running pack, compounding the traffic jams.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand