heightened
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But some analysts see a very real possibility that Huang will have to exit as a result of the investigation and heightened attention.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
The government said hospitals in the area had been put "on heightened alert" as they dealt with a massive influx of patients.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
The heightened activity drew new developers interested in putting up the specialty buildings, which can cost twice as much on average to build as a standard warehouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Companies across Europe are on heightened alert after a spate of suspected hacks of supermarket fridges and freezers in recent days caused chaos.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
So it was that my generation was born into a decade of heightened conflict.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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