heighten
Example Sentences
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US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data released Tuesday, missing analysts' expectations amid heightened scrutiny of the American consumer's appetite -- a key driver of the world's biggest economy.
From Barron's
As readers, we still crave the heightened, obsessive love that “Wuthering Heights” mastered so singularly.
From Los Angeles Times
A weakening greenback has played a significant role in the heightened allure of investing abroad.
“Paranoia is just another word for heightened awareness.”
From Literature
“Risks to inflation outlook remain elevated, mainly due to heightened geopolitical tensions that could disrupt global supply chains,” he said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
