heightening
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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 Treasury selloff could also turn into bad news for car buyers, heightening the risk of higher interest rates for auto loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
And I’m sure the threat of being sued by your current employer is just heightening any anxiety you already have around the job-hunting process.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Great for heightening drama, terrible for addressing the country's immediate difficulties.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Charity moves toward the fire, the hysteria heightening.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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