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County Health Officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

“Should the same technicals that have amplified recent upside momentum now cut in the opposite direction and the marginal buyer begin to de-leverage, it could exacerbate drawdowns to the downside in risky assets,” he added.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

According to data from SpotGamma, their hedging demands this week could exacerbate stock-market swings in either direction.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

A strong El Niño event would "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean", said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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

Real estate agent Bret Parsons said in many cases, it doesn’t make sense for homeowners to sell even if they want to, which exacerbates the supply shortage.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.

From Slate ● May 28, 2026

There are many examples of match officials being placed in harmful situations but with individuals fearful of speaking out lest it exacerbates the situation or causes further alarm to friends, family and colleagues.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

In other words, AI exacerbates the already-existing psychology tendency toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026

I’m frightened, but I’m not sure what I’m afraid of, which just exacerbates the fear.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

El Niño also increase the risk of heat waves on land and at sea, which are already being exacerbated by human-caused global warming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The country is in the grips of a humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the slashing of foreign assistance and the need to integrate millions of Afghans pushed back from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

There was no money by the end of her mom’s life, which exacerbated the situation.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Professor Martin Bujard, from the Federal Institute for Population Research, a government agency, says data suggests that the impact of global crises like covid and the war in Ukraine have exacerbated the trend.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

In the end, some eighteen hundred people died, and more than half a million others were displaced, a tragedy exacerbated by the ineptitude of the federal government’s response.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Low temperatures across the region will likely remain in the 70s even overnight, providing little relief and exacerbating health concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The anticipated jump in cooling costs is exacerbating the financial pressure many are already feeling as inflation sits at a three-year high.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

It also would prevent nurses from earning advanced degrees to become faculty who train the next generation, exacerbating the severe shortage of nurses we currently face.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Locals' grievances include the congestion caused by visitors in city centres, their environmental impact and, above all, the idea that they are exacerbating Spain's housing crisis.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

One of the fluorescent lights had started flickering halfway through class, exacerbating the pain, and Moss was eager to dart over to his locker and get his medication.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro