heightened

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Delivering for your nation at a World Cup brings heightened pressure, and doing so at a home tournament takes the expectation up to a whole new level.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

This comes against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny, as the company’s stock has long underperformed.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Household spending rose 1.6% in March, its strongest rise in 30 months, amid heightened uncertainties for the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“When we do see them, it brings a heightened level of awareness because of the potential danger that it causes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

I could think again, and the thinking led to a heightened sensation of pain, if there could be such a thing, and a frightening realization, too.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith