exacerbate
Example Sentences
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The impact of higher gas prices fell hardest on lower-income Americans, threatening to further exacerbate inequities among income groups.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
That could lead investors to have less trust in market prices, which in turn “could make the market less efficient and exacerbate volatility in prices.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Economists worry the war in Iran could exacerbate all three.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
President Joseph Aoun, a former army chief, had ruled out using force, warning that this could exacerbate divisions and lead to violence.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 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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