worsened

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But conditions worsened Friday when they discovered they could not offload a neutralizing agent in the failing tank because the valves had broken and were gummed up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A recent report by the California Department of Justice found that conditions had worsened at the immigration detention centers in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

For Catriona, the daily roller coaster of coping with the death of her husband has been worsened by the legal limbo she now finds herself in.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The U.S.-Iran war has worsened a shortage of interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He had planned to continue the march throughout most of the night; but Gurgi’s condition had worsened, obliging Taran to call a halt.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander