intensify

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Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

In a risk scenario where growth concerns intensify and financial conditions tighten further, higher-quality and longer-duration bonds should be better placed to perform.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Residents have been ordered to stay indoors as security personnel intensify patrols and maintain a visible presence across the affected areas.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“If the shock does intensify, the response of firms and workers may be faster than last time,” Lagarde said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In some cases, the medical system may intensify the outbreak, like a lens that focuses sunlight on a heap of tinder.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston