heighten
Example Sentences
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The recent moves can be chalked up to “heightened geopolitical risk and a broader move away from the US Dollar,” Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen said Wednesday.
From Barron's
The trial of strength is heightened as the platform tilts in favour of the contender, and then the other way.
From BBC
Gold futures settled above $5,000 for the first time on Monday, driven by heightened geopolitical concerns among other factors.
These events have created heightened vigilance among governments in the region, including Nigeria, which has traditionally positioned itself as a stabilising force within the regional grouping Ecowas.
From BBC
This continuing rain really heightens the flood risk.
From BBC
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