heightened
Example Sentences
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When it comes to collectible blind boxes, the effect is heightened, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
In August, the US Congressional Research Service said Russia's intelligence agencies had demonstrated "flexibility in conducting these attacks and adapting to European responses" including heightened intelligence scrutiny.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The disciplinary moves come at a moment when prediction markets – which allow users to wager on outcomes ranging from elections to economic indicators – are facing heightened scrutiny.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Like many other Chinese tech companies, Huawei has spent big on AI research and development, as China seeks to build self-sufficiency across a swath of industries amid heightened tensions with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Paranoia is just another word for heightened awareness.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
