heighten

Example Sentences

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She said her husband was "very wary of the children being sick" and "his anxiety had heightened a lot, but that they were both thankful to the staff in Swah".

From BBC

These “triple-witching” days have a reputation for heightened volatility and a generally higher level of activity in the U.S. equity market.

From MarketWatch

GDP growth is forecasted at 4.5% this year, supported by domestic demand, though heightened external risks may weigh on the outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Private-credit lenders offer higher yields to investors to compensate for the heightened risks.

From MarketWatch

The price of gold dropped early Thursday, as heightened tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices higher and dimmed the prospects of a near-term rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

From Barron's