Re: deteriorate
I have a furhter question about this thread as written. The following sentences express the same idea. Which is acceptable or better?
In #2 and #3, which is acceptable, ever or even?
(1) As our society has high crime rate, it shows the police are ever more important.
(2) As our social order is deteriorating, the police are ever more important.
(3) As our society's safety deteriorates, it shows the police are even more important.
(4) As social order deteriorates, the police become more important than ever.