worsening

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The UN's International Organization for Migration said its updated count reflected the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They’re preparing for worsening droughts as climate change makes water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the Colorado River less reliable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The singer said she would "love to stop" talking about it but can't, "because it keeps happening, at an accelerating and worsening pace as I become more famous".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Among the risks linked to exceeding Earth's "biocapacity" are worsening climate impacts, biodiversity loss, declining food and water security, and increasing inequality.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“The thought around here is that it’s possible the Phalanxifor is worsening the edema, but we’d face far more serious problems if we discontinued its use.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green