situation worsens
situation deteriorates

In 1900, when he was 21, the family's situation worsened with the death of his father.

But what started out three months ago as a bad situation for the village has in many ways worsened.

In the first half of 1987 the situation worsened further.

And for many people the situation could worsen in the coming years.

If anything, she said, her situation had worsened for a while.

If the situation worsened, Martin said he would step in quickly.

We must press ahead because the political situation could worsen if a strong message is not sent out.

But now they have done all of that - and the situation has only worsened.

Since then, many in the field say, the situation has worsened.

During the next decade, both his health and financial situation worsened.