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deepened

  • past participle
    of deepen.
    deepen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become deep or deeper.
  • past tense form
    of deepen.
    deepen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become deep or deeper.

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With inflation, the challenge has deepened because prices are changing more frequently than they used to, said Bryan Eshelman, Americas leader for retail at consulting firm AlixPartners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

New excavations carried out in 2023 – in which we took part – have now deepened our understanding of the site.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Existing wells cannot be redrilled, deepened or expanded, though routine servicing and maintenance are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The fighting has shifted the focus of the wider US-Iran war and deepened a humanitarian disaster crippling Yemen, one of the world's poorest countries.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Hanging his head, he began to cry, slowly sinking to his knees, as the sobs deepened.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi