heightening

Example Sentences

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She’s a ghostly presence, the gracefulness heightening the somber emotions of the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Spielberg was once the master of heightening action with flourishes of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Prices for goods made in Canada rose 2% in April, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and heightening risk to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The situation looks to have only worsened, with local media reporting in late March that a shipment of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel had failed to arrive, heightening supply concerns.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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