heighten

Example Sentences

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Swirling dust, burning trees, thick smoke and drifting embers heighten the danger, while firsthand accounts layered emotional tension.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the abrupt exodus has heightened concerns among some Western officials and analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Talks are taking place against heightened tensions in the Middle East.

From Barron's

According to media reports, Iran held live military exercises on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil transit chokepoint—heightening concerns about potential disruptions to regional flows if a diplomatic solution isn’t reached.

From The Wall Street Journal

Public awareness grew, heightened by factors like the US embassy in Beijing making monitoring data public.

From Barron's