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Cybersecurity stocks have been hot this year as investors have reasoned that artificial intelligence will heighten the need for digital protection.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

European stock indexes dropped sharply at the open as inflation concerns on the continent heighten.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

And while one more leg down in bonds would present an “incredible buying opportunity,” McDonald said, surging energy prices are continuing to heighten the risk of recession.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Xi spoke for 40 minutes, folding Jiang’s legacy into his own, and closed with a warning rather than a tribute: “On the new journey ahead, we must heighten our sense of vigilance against potential dangers.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

While I was more than willing to give testimonials for my comrades, I did not want to take any action that would heighten the bitterness between the ANC, the PAC, and the BCM.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Extreme language heightens fear and leaves people feeling powerless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Noussair Mazraoui is the back-up left-back, which only heightens the debate over the wisdom not to buy one before the transfer window closed.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Lee” Xinyuan Li’s lighting heightens the sense of theatrical foreboding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Feeding wild birds heightens the risk of disease transmission at feeding locations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

But in "The Story Girl," everywhere the touch of the finished artist is evident—a smoothness and polish which heightens the unusual style of a gifted author.

From Travelers Five Along Life's Highway by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston

She has since heightened her vetting and no longer rents her house for just one night.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The findings suggest that heightened sensitivity to food cues may be one factor connecting ultra-processed diets with subsequent weight gain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The security of refrigeration systems as well as other devices that can be monitored remotely has heightened concerns about government-backed hybrid attacks.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Nawrocki later travelled to the tribunal, where disagreements with newly elected judges further heightened tensions.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

“You take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns,” said Darcy, in a less tranquil tone, and with a heightened colour.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

The company has bolstered the memory capacity on its devices to support these capabilities — simultaneously heightening its supply-chain cost pressures.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Great for heightening drama, terrible for addressing the country's immediate difficulties.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

PepsiCo PEP -4.00%decrease; red down pointing triangle Chief Executive Ramon Laguarta, though, sees new opportunities for one of America’s biggest beverage and snack companies, from portion control to heightening mental focus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

A super-strength El Niño appears to be taking shape in the Pacific Ocean, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Charity moves toward the fire, the hysteria heightening.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman