heightened

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At Armstrong's youth programme, it has heightened a sense of community among parents, who set up group chats to co-ordinate lifts for children of fearful families.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

However, during periods of heightened market volatility, that price drop can deepen to 50% before the stock starts climbing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

These erratic financial operations which are very large relative to Ireland's domestic economy thus generate heightened volatility in national and European statistics.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Palo Alto Networks says customers are showing heightened interest in cybersecurity offerings because of the complexities brought on by artificial intelligence — and that seems to be giving a lift to the company’s financials.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The tone of his voice only heightened Thomas’s concern.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner