intensification

Example Sentences

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This will likely lead, among other things, to an intensification of Sino-Indian competition in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“The intensification of conflict in Lebanon and the broader Middle East increases the likelihood of such tragedies,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

It later turned out that Erin wasn't the only storm to undergo explosive intensification with both hurricanes Humberto and Melissa following suit to reach Category 5 status.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Although such wind intensification has been observed and linked to human activity, measurements still show no major decline in the ocean's carbon uptake -- at least not yet.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

“You know when hurricane winds grow quickly, when they explode, meteorologists call that rapid intensification, and I guess it’s super hard to predict. But...I think I felt that way when I broke the frame.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt