Example Sentences
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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
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