heightened

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Cyberscammers are zeroing in on the heightened emotions people are feeling surrounding the World Cup, said Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil prices rose Thursday afternoon as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions heightened fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a "cautious stance" on the company, citing "continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Kalshi said the rule will apply to "markets with heightened insider or manipulation risk."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“We face a situation of great opportunity as well as heightened risk,” Westmoreland told the president.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin