heightened

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Less tolerance of discrimination, heightened awareness and a growth in the use of suspensions overall were also highlighted by charities, unions and teachers.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“That means heightened volatility and potentially sharp upside moves as markets prepare for a prolonged period of constrained oil supply, while global oil inventories continue to decline at record speed.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

His outrage is heightened because he knows it’s being captured on film.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The personal bond between the two leaders has been a buffer as tensions heightened, with both Trump and Modi leaning on it heavily in public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

For Burnham, too, the meeting in the Rookery had produced a heightened awareness of how little time remained.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson