heightened

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Norepinephrine is often elevated in anxiety disorders, and the UC Davis researchers suggest that this heightened arousal may increase the brain's demand for choline.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

This is particularly important during times of heightened uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

As a child of divorce, he said, he may have a heightened awareness of when the energy feels right in a room and when it doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In recent years, Beijing has increasingly leaned on Brazil for soybean imports, especially during periods of heightened trade friction with Washington.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It accounted, Claire thought, for the heightened tension she felt.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry