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"Building material tariffs heighten market uncertainty, strain supply chains and increase construction costs," he says.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

On Tuesday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that economic warfare will only heighten tensions and could disrupt the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Temperatures are forecast to rise, and wind later this week could heighten conditions for fire to spread more easily, according to the National Weather Service in Spokane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

"Even without a new product launch today, Huawei's intent is clear — and its trajectory will likely heighten US concerns."

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

While I was more than willing to give testimonials for my comrades, I did not want to take any action that would heighten the bitterness between the ANC, the PAC, and the BCM.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Feeding wild birds heightens the risk of disease transmission at feeding locations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

But when the pressure heightens and matters boil over between the quartet, Wilde carefully examines the resulting eruption instead of recoiling.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Investors are willing to accept such rates because of the volatility of AI shares, which heightens the appeal of the potential stock conversion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Invasive meningococcal disease tend to peak in October to November each year, which further heightens the risk.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

I will go further, and say we can point out cases where coloring greatly heightens the effect and beauty of sculpture.

From Rambles and Studies in Greece by J. P. Mahaffy

Like many other Chinese tech companies, Huawei has spent big on AI research and development, as China seeks to build self-sufficiency across a swath of industries amid heightened tensions with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Quinn says a named storm is "more serious" than normal rainfall activity and puts them on a "heightened state of awareness".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The scandal surrounding the prosecution was heightened by his father’s attempt to stop his relatives from cooperating with authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

Muse, although Marvell posted a moderate beat and raised its guidance, expectations were heightened following the announcement of the Google partnership last week.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

“In this climate of heightened accountability, some believe that schools will give instructional time only to subjects that are included in high-stakes testing,” it states.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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

El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras, located in the so-called "Dry Corridor", all set monthly temperature records in both June and July, heightening concerns over famine.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

The outbreak is still not under control and is taking place in a conflict zone with very mobile populations – heightening the need for a vaccine to help stop the spread of disease.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Mr. Spielberg was once the master of heightening action with flourishes of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Was he not heightening the horror of his own end by straining after a flickering hope?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright