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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heighten
Security has been heightened across Washington and the nation on Election Day, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warning of the high likelihood of attacks and threats on important institutions and buildings, such as the Capitol.
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Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
When a company experiences a cybersecurity breach and customer data is compromised, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks become heightened.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The two assassination attempts against Trump have heightened concerns.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
The Amazon show not only hits the game’s major plot points, but adds a new layer of connective tissue to its narrative that mostly heightens its story for the better.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
When a company experiences a cybersecurity breach and customer data is compromised, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks become heightened.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The two assassination attempts against Trump have heightened concerns.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
The Amazon show not only hits the game’s major plot points, but adds a new layer of connective tissue to its narrative that mostly heightens its story for the better.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These disparities in attitude will intensify as the war gets closer to an end and as Ukraine’s postwar status comes into sharper focus.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ross has been elevated from the practice squad, which will be the first time he has been elevated to the active roster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Impulse ensured every elegant moment became a lasting memory, deepening guest engagement with the Veuve Clicquot brand in real time.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Several Southeast Asian countries are deepening their security ties with the U.S., yet China remains the region’s largest trading partner.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company has established an at-the-market equity program to sell up to US$250 million of common shares, raising gross proceeds of $138,476,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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These final forecasts come after a handful of uplifting polls and some positive news cycles for Harris in the waning days of the 2024 cycle.Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Multiple industries not only uplift his work, but many of these partnerships generate income for his family-run estate that has doggedly protected his story, first done by his father and then sisters.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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