made worse
Example Sentences
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But the new PM has promised also the most radical governing agenda in decades to ease the cost of living, which has been made worse by the Middle East war pushing up energy bills.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
It warned that budget reductions and periods of no recruitment have led to a decline in officer numbers, made worse by high levels of sickness and adjustments to duties.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Agency experts noted that the El Niños of 2015-16 and 2023-24 brought more frequent, deeper and widespread high-tide flooding, a risk made worse after decades of sea level rise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
The amount of red ink surprised some—a situation made worse by Musk’s decision to buy another one of his startups, xAI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Whatever it was, it was definitely dour and of a previous century, and only made worse with doily lace.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
