heightened

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According to the Associated Press, immigration attorneys and applicants are increasingly reporting heightened scrutiny surrounding green card and citizenship processes, including concerns tied to political activity, travel history and social media presence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

That's the heady, heightened atmosphere that the author has tried to capture in his novel Wimmy Road Boyz.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Chemicals and pharmaceuticals are expected to remain relatively resilient, it said, but added that industries such as watches, machinery and electronics are vulnerable to weaker global demand and heightened uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She winced as the log crumbled around her, sounding like an avalanche to her heightened senses.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee