as in worsening
to make more severe
a misconceived plan that only exacerbated the city's traffic problem
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Recent Examples of exacerbating
Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, defense spending has reached 8% of GDP, a post-Cold-War high, exacerbating Russia’s fiscal health.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Addressing these risks requires a balance between innovation and regulation, ensuring these technologies serve broader societal goals without exacerbating existing challenges.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Similar actions in September and October damaged other border points, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis and complicating the movement of refugees and goods.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
This inefficiency leaves many small businesses reliant on predatory lenders, which often initiate repayment within days, exacerbating financial strain.
—Jamie Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition, the lack of an effective primary care infrastructure plays a big role in exacerbating a comparative absence of preventive screening and higher-quality disease management.
—Nick Thomas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
While biofuels present a promising alternative to fossil fuels, their implementation must be managed to avoid exacerbating issues of environmental injustice.
—Aissa Dearing, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
Reservoir levels across the region remain below average, exacerbating the crisis.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, defense spending has reached 8% of GDP, a post-Cold-War high, exacerbating Russia’s fiscal health.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Addressing these risks requires a balance between innovation and regulation, ensuring these technologies serve broader societal goals without exacerbating existing challenges.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Similar actions in September and October damaged other border points, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis and complicating the movement of refugees and goods.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
This inefficiency leaves many small businesses reliant on predatory lenders, which often initiate repayment within days, exacerbating financial strain.
—Jamie Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition, the lack of an effective primary care infrastructure plays a big role in exacerbating a comparative absence of preventive screening and higher-quality disease management.
—Nick Thomas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
While biofuels present a promising alternative to fossil fuels, their implementation must be managed to avoid exacerbating issues of environmental injustice.
—Aissa Dearing, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
Reservoir levels across the region remain below average, exacerbating the crisis.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Exacerbating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exacerbating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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