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The developments in Assam have heightened fears in West Bengal, officials and residents say.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Expectations that flows could remain constrained for a prolonged period have heightened concerns about a rapidly shrinking global supply cushion, with market participants warning that demand destruction might ultimately be required to rebalance the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

With its combined capabilities and indie-first approach, the company seeks to have heightened appeal for both early career and well-established acts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Mass layoffs in the tech industry, the release of AI tools that can code and do other tasks, and executive remarks have heightened concerns that companies will shrink their workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

This fact, if communicated, would not have heightened my standing in the approbation of the sisters who then surrounded me.

From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward