worsen

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Some are concerned that AI could worsen what’s called a “K-shaped” economy, in which the rich see growth and most other people struggle with stagnating opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

One way to gauge how much those pressures could worsen is to monitor where the bond market expects inflation to go next.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A prolonged conflict likely will worsen inflation, and the growing odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike creates further headwinds.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The pope knows that some contemporary responses to technological concentration may worsen the problem they seek to solve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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