heighten

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Now, however, the counterterrorism director’s role is coming back to light as hostilities roil the Middle East and heighten the risk of attacks in the United States or against American interests or allies overseas.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

It sowed the seed for the idea of a wobble board which could heighten core strength through muscle movement, training the body to learn healthy patterns which promote overall stability.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Inflationary pressures in Japan could heighten as flight-to-safety demand for the dollar pushes the yen toward 160, the threshold that puts traders on guard for potential government intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Any signs of cooling inflation would also heighten prospects of a cut.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Dead, his bones would have served to heighten Grisha power, no different from the shark teeth or bear claws that other Grisha wore.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo