worsen

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As the lake’s water sources diminish because of water use agreements regarding the Colorado River, and as this region gains more industrial activity from proposed lithium extraction, air pollution is likely to only worsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Patients also recovered more quickly from metabolic crises, i.e., overloads of the energy metabolism, which can suddenly worsen the course of this disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Over time, her condition continued to worsen and she can now no longer speak.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Alaska Air Group expects its first-quarter adjusted loss to worsen by at least 70 cents a share due to higher fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He was a reasonable man, and said his office was always open to us, but that excessive publicity would only worsen matters.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela