exacerbate
Example Sentences
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The uneven access from state to state can exacerbate disparities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
It’s true that smartphones pose some perils to young people—though the science is mixed, there’s some evidence that they disrupt sleep quality and might exacerbate depression and anxiety.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"This is only the beginning. Food prices, travel and shipping costs are all going up in April and will exacerbate the pain," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“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
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
Vocabulary lists containing exacerbate
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