Example Sentences

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The U.S.-Iran war has worsened a shortage of interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Nigeria's electricity supply is unstable at the best of times, but has worsened in recent weeks due to gas supply shortages, forcing businesses and households to spend more on private power generators.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

But that is easier said than done, of course, particularly considering their extensive injury list that has worsened now with Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha to miss the game with concussion.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Yet, in a YouGov survey conducted this month exclusively for MarketWatch, nearly 47% of survey takers said affordability has worsened somewhat or a lot over the past year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

I think Caitlin might have told you that I come from a poor family and this has worsened because my dad, who used to support the family, is no longer working.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda