exacerbate
Example Sentences
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The war in Iran has only exacerbated these economic concerns.
From BBC
But the shock exacerbated inflation, which ultimately dinged earnings, boosted borrowing costs and led the index to pull back 21% in the first half of 2022.
Rising electricity costs and changing consumer preferences have exacerbated operators’ challenges.
A $100-billion war chest to automate manufacturing already is exacerbating fears that AI is coming for everyone’s jobs.
From Los Angeles Times
Absent that, the same old worries will return, exacerbated by the fact that the conflict is nearing the one-month mark.
From Barron's
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