heightened

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Heightened security and backstage tensions in Malmö made the 2024 contest "the worst it's been", he says.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Heightened federal immigration enforcement also has affected enrollment and attendance while creating anxiety that spills over into the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Heightened tensions exploded into view in recent days as each company tried to navigate its own relationship with the Pentagon and its demands for control over AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Heightened fears about AI re-rating software businesses have led to increased short-term volatility, Matt Stucky, chief portfolio manager of equities at Northwestern Mutual, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Her graceful and majestic figure, crowned With beauty such as few but angels wear, Like the rich casing that surrounds the gem, Heightened the splendor of her brilliant genius.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 by Various