heighten
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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
"Building material tariffs heighten market uncertainty, strain supply chains and increase construction costs," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
A foreign ministry spokesman reiterated that message in a press briefing Tuesday, saying economic warfare will only heighten tensions and could disrupt the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
A dry winter will make the current drought worse and heighten government concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
That the absence of children, all children, would heighten the adults’ remorse.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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This is focused on a dispute with Saudi Arabia but heightens insecurity for international shipping.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Feeding wild birds heightens the risk of disease transmission at feeding locations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Coverage of the 1986 World Series doesn’t mention Boston’s 68-year stretch without a title, which heightens the devastation of their Game 6 loss to the New York Mets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Tehran’s evolving strategy will likely make it harder to reach a durable agreement to end the conflict, and heightens the risk of more-frequent rounds of escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
His jaw is slightly underhung, a formation which heightens the satirical effect of his smile, and, by contrast, marks the depression of his nose.
From Checkmate by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
In the view of Hollywood Park, Inglewood welcomed the jobs, tax revenue, increased property values and heightened prestige for a decade, then walked away from the deal when the bills came due.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The results of the closely guarded study, which were scheduled to be released on Saturday, appeared largely positive according to analysts, but still fell short of the market’s heightened expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
So we asked analysts what they’re saying to advise clients during this period of heightened anxiety but limited fundamental changes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
The company's stock price has tanked around 30 percent this month as yields on some of its bonds soared, reflecting heightened angst over its future.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
And his new, heightened feelings permeated a greater realm than simply his sleep.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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“The Crazy Uncle Joe Show” has helped Black be a good listener in life, heightening his awareness of the world around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
He could feel a heightening of interest in the room.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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