Intensifying

The oceans are currently absorbing about a quarter of the carbon dioxide emitted to the atmosphere annually and are becoming more acidic as a result, leading to concerns about intensifying impacts on marine ecosystems.

Competition is intensifying.

The ringing in Yanni's ears was intensifying.

The move has sparked alarm and is intensifying efforts to slash energy consumption and find alternatives.

The sound of the bumblebee's wings reverberated in the room, intensifying Anna's fear.

New data shows the Ebola outbreak intensifying in Sierra Leone, even as it stabilizes or drops off in other West African countries.

Tasmanian authorities are intensifying their war against a potentially destructive foe — the European red fox. Officials in the southern Australian state believe their numbers are increasing and are spending up to $50 million to eradicate the foxes. Skeptics, though, think hoaxers may have brought fox carcasses to the island to scare the government.

The drought is intensifying in the Horn of Africa.

The situation is intensifying.

Overtiming, development only for detail and subsequent intensifyings, keeping the lights pure and the shadows clear, by judicious use of the alum bath mentioned, will give an interesting variety of tones, which is a relief from the monotony […]