Example Sentences

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Those whose credit scores have worsened in the post-inflation economy are showing signs of being left behind.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

HOA and condo fees aren’t the biggest expense in many household budgets, but they are rising at the same time as near-record home prices and elevated mortgage rates have worsened home-buying affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Continued disruption would have worsened fuel supplies, driven up prices and forced further austerity measures for the cash-strapped government.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In some ways, things have worsened in many rural stretches of Mexico that have long sent immigrants to the north.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

Almost unarguably, prisoners’ attitudes about their punish-ment have worsened.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover