heightened

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“Significant ongoing investments in AI and data center capacity, often supported by on-site power generation, introduce heightened operational, regulatory, and ESG risks,” Moody’s said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Barron’s: You have a pro-risk bias at a time of heightened geopolitical risks and rising inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Rogers confessed he missed Rinna’s heightened turn as Bessette because he and Yang were talking to Lisa Kudrow backstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Being eliminated from both domestic cups by Old Firm rivals Celtic further heightened fans' frustrations and turned up the pressure on Rohl.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

And his new, heightened feelings permeated a greater realm than simply his sleep.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry