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Judge Huw Rees said a previous caution against Carter and the fact that substantial quantity of ammunition was found in conjunction with the banned weapon were aggravating factors.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She said Swalwell’s denials of the online accusations in the week leading up to the stories’ publication were aggravating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Bar officials noted in the statement that “a selfish motive” and “a pattern of misconduct” were aggravating factors in the case.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

The judge added that a "selfish motive" and "a pattern of misconduct" were aggravating factors in the case.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023

The family afflictions were aggravating the ferocity of Professor Julius von Hartrott.

From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster