heightened
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The episode heightened concerns about the AI industry's increased use of AI agents, systems programmed to take multi-step actions without human supervision.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The researchers found that this heightened activity can intensify pain signaling while also pushing chondrocytes toward breaking down the cartilage they would normally help preserve.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Kenyan authorities have urged people not to panic, with the health ministry assuring of heightened surveillance at airports and border crossings.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The layout of the home is certainly unique, with an open-concept floor plan that’s heightened with cathedral ceilings and oversized windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The tone of his voice only heightened Thomas’s concern.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
