heightened

Example Sentences

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"Economic uncertainty has heightened risks to growth and to inflation, amid the ongoing conflict," it said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Higher costs are eroding household purchasing power and compressing business margins, while heightened uncertainty is dampening business confidence and investment,” the UN said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

While many hyperscalers are cutting down their stock-buyback activity in the wake of heightened AI spending, Nvidia is on the receiving end of those AI dollars and could dole some more out to shareholders.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Norepinephrine is often elevated in anxiety disorders, and the UC Davis researchers suggest that this heightened arousal may increase the brain's demand for choline.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Although I felt my sound effects heightened the tension, Mrs. Bernoffski didn’t say a word.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx