heightened

Example Sentences

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His outrage is heightened because he knows it’s being captured on film.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The personal bond between the two leaders has been a buffer as tensions heightened, with both Trump and Modi leaning on it heavily in public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

And my heightened brain shows me the door latch just before I need to turn it.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron