elevated

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Tensions remain elevated in the region despite a ceasefire struck two months ago, with the U.S. and Iran exchanging fire again over the past week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Traders and investors have longer-term anxieties about the data center story, while oil has remained elevated on the Iran situation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"That would be one of them," said Key, when asked if Wellington was a reason for Brook not to be elevated to Test captain.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Demand remains high, supported in part by elevated nonfat dry milk prices,” the agency said in a report.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In his glory days, Carpenter elevated the ploys and chicanery of his trade to a devilish art.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead