heightening
Example Sentences
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Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
But if the fighting in Iran stretches into a second month, heightening financial pressure on U.S. workers, the written and unwritten rules about office attendance could get put to the test.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The unusual early heat wave is heightening concerns about public safety and marks a test of the state’s efforts to combat heat-related deaths in a time of rising temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
They had split two meetings with their rivals to the north at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, only heightening the expectations for a rematch that had long seemed inevitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Cutie said nothing, nor did any other robot, but Donovan became aware of a sudden heightening of tension.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
