heightened

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However, during periods of heightened market volatility, that price drop can deepen to 50% before the stock starts climbing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

On Saturday, security was heightened at the airport as well as the Jantar Mantar protest site, with steel barricades set up at key points.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

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

In fiscal 2026, that market share stood at 11.1% due to heightened competition.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Son" by Lois Lowry