heightened
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Patrick Walravens, head of technology equity research at Citizens JMP, explained that this is another sign of Microsoft’s heightened interest in security.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," it said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
An update on the company’s AI spending plans and the shrinking of free cash flow to less than $1 billion heightened scrutiny on the cost of its infrastructure build-out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
She added that her emotions had become "very heightened" after spending weeks in the villa.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Firsthand accounts of the fair were sparking heightened interest.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
