1
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already
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2
as in deepens
to make more severe
overheated rhetoric that only aggravated an already tense situation
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.—
Gary D. Alexander,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024 -
Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Nov. 2024
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An international context dominated by tariffs and decoupling only exacerbates these problems.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The lack of regulation around its use exacerbates these risks.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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