deepen

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Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Vienna has long sought to deepen its ties with Budapest and other states in the region.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“A faster-than-expected resolution could restore confidence, while a prolonged disruption could deepen the downgrade,” the UN said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Civil liberties groups have reacted to the 2026 race by trying to deepen, not dampen, voter engagement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When night came it did but deepen the darkness, and our hearts were hot, for away in the North we saw a red glow under the cloud, and Aragorn said: “Minas Tirith is burning.”

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien