deepen

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There are also concerns that unless there is a permanent deal to end the conflict with Iran, with guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, the economic strain could deepen further.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“These innovations are designed to deepen the everyday utility of our services and to build engagement and loyalty,” Khosrowshahi said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The trip is Takaichi's first to Vietnam since becoming prime minister in October and she aims to deepen bilateral cooperation on energy security, supply chain resilience and technological innovation, according to Vietnamese state media reports.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The Epstein scandal threatens to deepen a divide among the descendants at a time when the two remaining banks bearing the family name are increasingly in competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Old Rit hated the silence that always fell over the cabin afterward—a hush that spread and spread, and the shadows on the walls seemed to deepen.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry