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intensified

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The misconduct investigation has put the institution under a glaring spotlight, intensified divisions inside it and played out alongside an unprecedented campaign to weaken, and in fact dismantle, the ICC in its entirety.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Pressure to cut costs has intensified as Chinese brands have sought to export their way out of cut-throat competition at home, threatening European carmakers on their home turf.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Arguelles discovered as an adult that Charles Manson was his father through a DNA test, which sparked a downward mental health spiral that intensified as the documentary moved forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

These challenges have intensified interest in optical computing, which uses light rather than electrical signals to process information.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

As the tumultuous 1960s rolled along, the fight intensified and called for even greater activism.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson