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"Even without a new product launch today, Huawei's intent is clear — and its trajectory will likely heighten US concerns."

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

"Geopolitical conflicts significantly heighten the risks faced by those at sea," he added.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Colorful illustrations by Ruby Warnecke will heighten young readers’ appreciation for these engrossing creatures of legend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

The light on Mag is framed like a melodramatic diva’s spotlight, and the close-ups of Delano’s electric purple lip gloss and severe makeup heighten the sequence’s sense of surrealism.

From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026

The elongated forms, eerie moonlight, and expressive colors—all hallmarks of El Greco’s style—help to heighten our sense of identification with Christ’s suffering.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

Invasive meningococcal disease tend to peak in October to November each year, which further heightens the risk.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

As the severity of Nikki’s obsession heightens, we get a few brief glimpses of the real Nikki, stuck somewhere inside her own consciousness.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026

The effect heightens the romanticism of characters who are no longer lost to us in translation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026

The poise of the prose somehow heightens the tension of this superbly crafted story, a thriller that shows how the animosities of war live on beyond the fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

My obligations to Sir Henry, on your account, my Ellenor," said the Captain, "I can never sufficiently acknowledge; indeed every action or account but heightens my admiration and regard.

From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Reeve, Sophia

By preventing immune cells from keeping the brain's engine in a heightened state, the team hopes to restore healthy sleep and improve quality of life years before noticeable memory loss develops.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Today’s venture capitalists often don’t have the influence to guide or shape companies the way they once did because of heightened competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

While the amplified soundstage is now as huge as the Bowl, attention was increasingly drawn to individuals, heightened by video closeups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

The FAA said the review is a proactive step and doesn’t reflect a heightened risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Smith’s revelation regarding strata heightened the moral awkwardness concerning extinctions.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

The outbreak is still not under control and is taking place in a conflict zone with very mobile populations – heightening the need for a vaccine to help stop the spread of disease.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

The likelihood of a potentially powerful El Niño taking shape in the Pacific Ocean is rising, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

Over the weekend, Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered the conflict, heightening concerns about possible disruptions to the Bab al-Mandeb strait-a critical chokepoint linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

Cutie said nothing, nor did any other robot, but Donovan became aware of a sudden heightening of tension.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov