Example Sentences

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Its problems have been exacerbated by a falling yen, caused by the rise in oil prices and the gap between US and Japanese interest rates, which are among the lowest in the developed world.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Many Democratic voters this year waited to turn in their ballots due to the crowded pool of gubernatorial candidates, which probably exacerbated the already-slow process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Mental health problems contributed to her homelessness, but being on the streets exacerbated them.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Several investors said Friday’s moves were overblown, exacerbated by hedge funds and other fast-money players’ big bets on and against rapidly soaring shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The problem was exacerbated by the fact fare-beating was not easy to fight.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell