Example Sentences

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Among the risks linked to exceeding Earth's "biocapacity" are worsening climate impacts, biodiversity loss, declining food and water security, and increasing inequality.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Paul also has Parkinson’s disease, and his symptoms are worsening.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Humanitarian agencies have warned that shortages of food, clean water and medical supplies persist, while winter conditions are worsening life in overcrowded displacement camps.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

They found that job prospects are worsening for young people in fields where generative-AI tools such as ChatGPT can most easily automate tasks done by humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

She warns that conditions are worsening and a Level 3 alert has been called.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins