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William Clemmer, a doctor with nonprofit IMA World Health in Goma, another affected city in eastern Congo, said mistrust is compounding the medical challenges of the epidemic itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Such is compounding on a long runway to retirement.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Addressing the UN Security Council from Beirut on Tuesday, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said "the current escalation is compounding a situation that is already critical".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“We’re angry. And Hamas neglecting citizens is compounding that anger.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

The timing of the turnovers is compounding the trouble, Quinn indicated.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023