heightened

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He also occasionally misses the heightened competition and quest to make the major leagues of affiliated baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In recent years, several outbreaks linked to recreational water use have already heightened public concern in different parts of the world.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Manufacturing recorded its strongest monthly growth since January 2023, regaining momentum after a rough past year as the industry was hit by tariffs and heightened trade uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“I suspect that we’ve conditioned investors to expect overperformance to a level that we didn’t quite meet those heightened expectations.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

His identity as an outsider, a Northerner, and the nature of the crime seemed to generate heightened contempt from law enforcement officials.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson