worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
was worsening
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past progressiveof worsen.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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International humanitarian organisations said the blackout, which began on Friday evening, was worsening an already desperate situation by impeding life-saving operations and preventing them from contacting their staff on the ground.
From Reuters ● Oct. 28, 2023
Analysts earlier this year had considered whomever the opposition coalition selected as its candidate to be a virtual lock for presidency: inflation was surging, violent crime was worsening and government approval ratings were plunging.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
In addition to challenges from authorities, the report also said the digital landscape was worsening conditions for journalists.
From BBC ● May 3, 2023
Her carpal tunnel was worsening in her hands, she said, causing her to sometimes miss work as a cook even though she could not afford to.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
Our day-to-day experience showed us that the situation was worsening.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
