exacerbating
- present participle of exacerbate.
Example Sentences
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While scepticism abounds among this generation of students, some believe AI may be able to solve some of the very problems it's exacerbating.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
The U.S. detected New World screwworm in a Texas calf, the first in six decades, exacerbating pressure from an existing Mexican import ban.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lu also warns AI-driven growth could widen inequality, exacerbating income and wealth gaps while leaving legacy cities behind as AI industries cluster in major tech hubs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
“Climate change is exacerbating the challenges in those ecosystems, meaning that less and less water will be available to import,” said Ashley Overhouse, water policy advisor for the group Defenders of Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
If he jumped off now, Seabiscuit, obedient to equine instinct to flee pain, would probably tear over the track, exacerbating his injury.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
