heightened
Example Sentences
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The eurozone’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in April, demonstrating resilience despite heightened economic uncertainty due to the war in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Despite heightened fears of bloodshed, election day itself is expected to remain calm.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
State health officials said they’re strongly urging Californians not to pick or eat wild mushrooms during “this time of heightened risk.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“It is inevitably heightened, as any stage play or film is,” Haig says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“You take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns,” said Darcy, in a less tranquil tone, and with a heightened colour.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
