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

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

Saudi Arabia faces heightened risks of disturbances during the Hajj because of the war, despite its efforts to organize attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

She wrote the first hypothesis out on the board: “Sensitivity is heightened on your dominant side.”

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin