heighten

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Each of the four contenders is responsible for a major Disney business unit, heightening fears that one or more of the unsuccessful candidates will depart — leaving a big void.

From Los Angeles Times

In a speech earlier in January, De Guindos said the global economy is facing heightened uncertainty and that investors are too complacent about geopolitical risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors returned to familiar playbooks: dumping stocks that would be stung by tariffs, and piling into sectors—and other asset classes—that benefit from heightened geopolitical tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such a consumption-tax cut could heighten concerns about accelerating inflation and a depreciation of the yen due to a weakening of fiscal discipline, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. stock market has pushed higher this year despite angst over the Federal Reserve’s independence and heightened tensions around U.S. foreign policy.

From MarketWatch