exacerbate

Example Sentences

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“Placing thousands of people in warehouses that were never intended to house human beings will only exacerbate these problems,” the letter reads.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

President Aoun, a former army chief, had ruled out using force, warning that this could exacerbate sectarian divisions and lead to violence.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Environmental advocates who brought the case say the decision will exacerbate California’s energy affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Critics of selective public schools claim that they serve too few minority students, divert resources from traditional schools, and exacerbate racial and economic achievement gaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Zeitoun knew not to exacerbate the situation, and assumed that when they were interviewed by a superior, everything would be explained.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers