elevated

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“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"That message just elevated my whole day," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

These moves can position your portfolio for persistent, elevated inflation:

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Oil futures rose and stayed elevated even after Israel and Iran ended exchanges of missile fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He had short, straight, jet-black hair with an elevated wave at the front.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez