worsens

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There’s still room for oil prices to climb if the Iran conflict worsens, says Kudotrade’s Konstantinos Chrysikos in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Progression-free survival measures the time from the initiation of treatment until the disease worsens or the patient dies from any cause.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Yet city officials estimate that more than 5,000 properties sit empty most of the year, which some advocates argue worsens the city’s housing shortage and affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

While the plan is for voluntary service, if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers came forward, a form of compulsory military service could be considered.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I clench my teeth through the pain as the burning sensation on my neck worsens, but then it starts to die down.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas