worsened
Example Sentences
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Some Fed officials have lost patience with high inflation, which has persisted for more than five years and worsened this summer due to tariffs and the war with Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The boy's condition was said to have worsened during the pandemic and when he eventually returned to school.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
All of the sailors who spoke with the Journal agreed the toughest part was not knowing when the deployment would end, as the days ran together and exhaustion worsened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
But the situation has significantly worsened, with blackouts lasting as long as 30 hours in Havana and even days on end in other provinces.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mom got on the phone and said Dad’s black lung had worsened.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
