heighten
verb (used with object)
heightened
Example Sentences
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Still, Micron and other chip stocks have traded lower recently, partially over concerns related to heightened competition from Chinese rivals.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
On Tuesday evening, Southern California Edison’s online dashboard said it was considering public safety shutoffs for more than 220,000 customers — roughly 4.5% of its total customers — because of heightened wildfire risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
But that "no longer exists," he said, adding that he misses sitting outside with his friends at night -- an activity now considered dangerous due to prolonged power cuts and heightened insecurity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Experts have previously said 2026 will be a peak year for aurora-spotting as the Sun has been in a heightened state of activity as part of its 11-year natural cycle.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
His identity as an outsider, a Northerner, and the nature of the crime seemed to generate heightened contempt from law enforcement officials.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
