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'was compounded by' is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation in which multiple factors or issues have combined to make a problem or situation worse. Example: The company's financial struggles were compounded by the economic downturn and increased competition in the market.
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That was compounded by a further problem.
Emotional loss was compounded by fear.
The defeat was compounded by Lindros's injury.
His frustration was compounded by the context.
The complexity was compounded by the franchise's long duration.
And it was compounded by a series of disastrous decisions".
The problem was compounded by a citywide principal shortage.
Ordinary American ignorance was compounded by the administration's arrogance.
This was compounded by the difficulty of getting comfortable bras.
The geographical blur was compounded by the White House.
Singapore Telecom's outsider status was compounded by its ownership.
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