worse

Example Sentences

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"It will get worse before it gets better," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"The big problem that breweries have got, and it is getting worse, is access to market," he said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Now, he said higher costs stemming from the Middle East conflict will likely make the situation worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Some see emails like this and conclude their boss could be hostile to them, leaving them fearful of losing promotion opportunities or worse.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

If their journey had been hard before, this was worse.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver