heighten
Example Sentences
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Influenza cases are rising sharply, heightening fears that a new strain will fuel a punishing flu season that is already outpacing last year’s.
Meanwhile, oil is being supported by heightening tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Over the past couple of years, the Sun has been in a heightened state of activity as part of its natural cycle.
From BBC
Some elements of the memory heightened in importance.
From Los Angeles Times
The move comes amid heightened tensions between the federal government and states over AI oversight.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
