worsening
Example Sentences
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Failure to get fertilizer supplies moving or provide financial support risks worsening food shortages and triggering higher grain prices that could take time to come down, El-Hoshy said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Mice receiving glucosamine also showed worsening deficits in social memory, which is the ability to recognize and remember other individuals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Loss of the hills is boosting already dangerously hot city temperatures, raising the risk of desertification, and worsening health problems, experts warn.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
This would lead to a continually worsening situation in Vietnam.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
