heighten

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The scale of the alleged activity—which the Justice Department says involved $2.5 billion worth of servers since 2024—could heighten the perceived risk to the company, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Any signs of cooling inflation would also heighten prospects of a cut.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Booker and Van Hollen’s bills could heighten that disparity, said Garrett Watson, director of policy analysis at the think tank.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Social expectations around youth and appearance, along with concerns about fertility, can heighten stress during midlife.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Elizabeth listened with delight to the happy, though modest hopes which Jane entertained of Mr. Bingley’s regard, and said all in her power to heighten her confidence in it.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen