- present participle of worsen.
worsening
Example Sentences
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Drivers also face worsening odds of no payout on auto liability and medical claims, according to the Journal’s analysis of thousands of regulatory filings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
However, in the last six months there has been a worsening of relations, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Newsom has said building the tunnel, as well the proposed Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, would help the state adapt to worsening droughts with climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"If caffeine helps a person function during the day while simultaneously worsening the quality of nighttime recovery, a vicious circle may develop: greater fatigue, greater need for stimulation, and poorer sleep," says Prof. Kurpas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
And contributing to the sour mood at Camp Two were disturbing snippets of news we received about Ngawang Topche’s worsening condition.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
