heighten
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Gold and silver prices jumped to fresh highs in early trading amid heightened geopolitical tension as the U.S. pursued another tanker External link transporting oil from Venezuela.
From Barron's
The lack of bodies will heighten demands among the club's support for United to bolster Amorim's squad with new arrivals in the January transfer window.
From BBC
The anticipation of unwrapping a present heightens the excitement, which might account for enthusiasm about the delayed November consumer-price index reading on Thursday.
From Barron's
European oil and gas stocks continued to benefit from rising crude prices amid heightening tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
What was perhaps most pleasing about Dent’s performance was his heightened confidence level.
From Los Angeles Times
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