intensifying

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The images went viral, intensifying opposition to the plan.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"We'd like to use gravity waves to tell us if a storm is intensifying," Alexander said, "which can be difficult to know, especially over the open ocean."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Ed Hawkins, professor of climate science at the University of Reading, told the BBC that "Today's heat events are emerging earlier, intensifying faster and occurring across a much warmer background climate".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Salmon numbers have declined due to dams, which have blocked off their spawning areas; the loss of floodplain habitat; and global warming, which is intensifying drought and heating rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

We were aware that the struggle was intensifying, and that the efforts of the enemy were similarly increasing.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela