Sentence examples for compounded the issues from inspiring English sources

Long said the early struggles and the losses compounded the issues for the hitters.

The difficulties surrounding the broadcast rights for the FA Cup – when Setanta went under ESPN stepped in, only to exit the market itself when it lost its Premier League package – have compounded the issues involved in maintaining its relevancy.

Later in the day, he compounded the issue.

The civil war in the north, which has lasted more than 21 years, has compounded the issue in the east.

Arkansas's trouble executing an efficient half-court offense has further compounded the issue.

"What compounded the issue," he added, "was people relocating to Houston after Hurricane Katrina and staying in hotels.

Harbaugh's actions did not indicate a high level of confidence in Akers, who only compounded the issue when his kick against Atlanta struck the upright.

Major League Baseball's ownership of the Nationals compounded the issue because they weren't free to pay Sosa as much as they might otherwise have been willing to pay him.

But for a structurally conservative leadership, as people inside the organization describe it, the ban on gay leaders created a kind of crosswind that compounded the issue: Would removing the ban alienate tradition-minded families who might fear gay leaders?

The Prime Minister's spokesperson compounded the issue by saying on the matter of jumper-wearing: "If people are giving that advice, that is something that people may wish to consider".

His apology has been accepted by some Hillsborough families but others feel it has compounded the issue.