intensify
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The loss of Iranian barrels is likely to intensify a worldwide scramble for crude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Thirteen years ago, Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a reluctant decision to allow his negotiators to intensify nuclear talks with America to try to reach a deal.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
In a risk scenario where growth concerns intensify and financial conditions tighten further, higher-quality and longer-duration bonds should be better placed to perform.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
To have even a hope of achieving this, the railroads would have to reduce their fares, and Frank Millet would have to intensify his efforts to attract people from all corners of the country.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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