heighten
Example Sentences
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The post transformed a period of heightened angst in the market to a relief rally that still failed to recover all of the damage from the previous session.
From MarketWatch
The post transformed a period of heightened angst in the market to a relief rally that still failed to recover all of the damage from the previous session.
From MarketWatch
“With children present, officers acted with heightened caution to prioritize public safety. We recognize that incidents involving animals can be concerning, and we remain committed to transparency, humane animal care, and continuous improvement.”
From Los Angeles Times
Throughout, she’ll allude to stories of mistreated animals and the Griffith Park fire of 1933, heightening the sense that we are in the presence of unnatural occurrences.
From Los Angeles Times
Drivers include tensions between the U.S. and Europe and heightened worries over Japan’s fiscal sustainability, the senior economist and senior currency strategist says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
