heightened
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By preventing immune cells from keeping the brain's engine in a heightened state, the team hopes to restore healthy sleep and improve quality of life years before noticeable memory loss develops.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Investors will keep a close eye on events in the Middle East to see whether heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist or whether they begin to ease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
While the amplified soundstage is now as huge as the Bowl, attention was increasingly drawn to individuals, heightened by video closeups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
“You take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns,” said Darcy, in a less tranquil tone, and with a heightened colour.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
