heightened

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“That means heightened volatility and potentially sharp upside moves as markets prepare for a prolonged period of constrained oil supply, while global oil inventories continue to decline at record speed.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

His outrage is heightened because he knows it’s being captured on film.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The personal bond between the two leaders has been a buffer as tensions heightened, with both Trump and Modi leaning on it heavily in public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

According to the Associated Press, immigration attorneys and applicants are increasingly reporting heightened scrutiny surrounding green card and citizenship processes, including concerns tied to political activity, travel history and social media presence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The Soviet military was not at a heightened level of alert.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin