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to make markedly greater in measure or degree
intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensified
Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Since then, though, Xi has abolished Presidential term limits, decimated civil society, and intensified clampdowns on free expression.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
By 2021, the judgment parents faced had only intensified.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
The case intensified this week when the state Attorney General's office added 10 charges to the initial single charge filed against the three men.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Moscow’s forces have intensified bombardments of Ukraine in recent months, leaving the country in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter.
—Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Israel also intensified its targeting of Iranian assets in Syria.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Since then, though, Xi has abolished Presidential term limits, decimated civil society, and intensified clampdowns on free expression.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
By 2021, the judgment parents faced had only intensified.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
The case intensified this week when the state Attorney General's office added 10 charges to the initial single charge filed against the three men.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Moscow’s forces have intensified bombardments of Ukraine in recent months, leaving the country in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter.
—Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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My attention here will be to focus on a clever technique that garners heightened AI alignment for the o3 model.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 50 other men, most charged with aggravated rape, who were tried alongside him, were also convicted.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The first-degree murder charge, which carries up to life in prison without parole, requires an aggravated factor.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Interactive events and networking opportunities also enhanced the experience.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their power has been further enhanced by traditional loyalty from students and their families, as well as the value of social networks and intergenerational connections enjoyed by alumni after graduation.Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hair masks help to replenish and repair by deeply hydrating and nourishing your strands with concentrated conditioning ingredients.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many vendors offer concentrated kratom extracts, which are significantly more potent than regular kratom powder.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, the currency later strengthened again.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Media coverage of Walker’s messy private life has been intense.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Debate is now intense both within the government and in the public sphere about whether the country should escalate work on its controversial nuclear program.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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