heightening

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OTTAWA—Prices for goods made in Canada rose again in April, heightening the risk increases will be passed along to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The likelihood of a potentially powerful El Niño taking shape in the Pacific Ocean is rising, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

Gas prices also soared Monday -- dealing another blow to the world economy -- as Qatar is a key exporter of liquefied natural gas, heightening inflationary risks.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Was he not heightening the horror of his own end by straining after a flickering hope?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright