heightened

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And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“They don’t wanna be around when there’s a heightened possibility of some kind of security incident, and so the normal tourism tends to dry up.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Palo Alto Networks says customers are showing heightened interest in cybersecurity offerings because of the complexities brought on by artificial intelligence — and that seems to be giving a lift to the company’s financials.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The eurozone’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in April, demonstrating resilience despite heightened economic uncertainty due to the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A deep gloom spread through me, heightened by noise of talk, laughter and jukebox jazz from the bar downstairs.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin