heighten

Example Sentences

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The discussions come at a time of already heightened tensions in the region, especially over Syria.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banking lobby groups, however, have argued that granting trust charters could heighten systemic risk and undermine the credibility of the charter itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

These continuing internal power struggles will further heighten regional tensions.

From BBC

Any near-term rise in oil prices due to heightened geopolitical sentiment could be short-lived, with market focus returning to core supply-demand fundamentals, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite heightened geopolitical risk, commodity prices and availability are expected to drive regional equities, as conflicts typically don’t impact markets unless vital supplies are affected.

From Barron's