worsen

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Issues such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and imbalances in gut bacteria can worsen disease processes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

The dust could worsen if looming water cutbacks on the Colorado River accelerate the decline of the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Plaid Cymru's Dr Gwyn Williams candidate for Gŵyr Abertawe described the loss of graduates from the NHS workforce in Wales as "a tragedy" that "threatens to worsen ambulance waiting times".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Fiscal buffers will be of only limited benefit if the outright supply shortages beginning to emerge in some Asian economies worsen and spread,” wrote Gavekal Research analyst Udith Sakand in a research note.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Dr. Fiona explained that the surgery had been a success but that I had developed an infection and that my condition had started to worsen.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai