worsens

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The request came on the tail of the CDC restricting travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan earlier in the month as the outbreak worsens.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

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

Meanwhile, airlines operating out of the UK have warned that if the conflict in the Middle East continues or worsens, it will force them to cut flights and push up fares.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But if mobility worsens, especially when the decline is rapid, “costs can increase exponentially,” says Evan Farr, certified elder-law attorney and retirement planner at Farr Law Firm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Instead of softening one's manner, she worsens it.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton