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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
John Force Racing's update on the status of Robert Hight, a three-time NHRA Funny Car champion and president of the team, has only heightened the uncertainty surrounding his return to the racing circuit.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Two players, former best friends and lovers of Tashi, engage in a prolonged physical and mental duel during the film’s final act — a thrilling, non-contact battle heightening the tension and creating a captivating dance of power and desire.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Two players, former best friends and lovers of Tashi, engage in a prolonged physical and mental duel during the film’s final act — a thrilling, non-contact battle heightening the tension and creating a captivating dance of power and desire.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, with a level of demand that is surging at these rates comes intensifying environmental costs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lobo, who won the AP female athlete of the year award after lifting UConn to its first national championship, was on the court for the launch of the WNBA two years later.Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond driver action, the tool includes a pry bar for opening lids, lifting nails, serving as a box cutter and more.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Options to opt out of certain forms of data tracking can further enhance the ethical use of AI and promote greater consumer confidence.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps!Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Each has elevated and expanded that music for more than half a century, on recordings and concert stages alike.George Varga, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Many advocates for immigrants have long-standing concerns about ICE’s tactics, and those concerns are deepening with Trump’s return to office in January.Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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By producing equal amounts of matter and antimatter, the experiments at RHIC and the LHC have simply deepened the mystery of the matter–antimatter asymmetry in the universe and why the Big Bang favored matter over antimatter.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Amazon raised eyebrows in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025.Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, ConocoPhillips raised production guidance for Q4 to 1.99 million to 2.03 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The small community strengthens its young people through a close connection with Country.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to Yi Shan Lee, MD, a clinical assistant professor in the department of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, research suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity may increase the brain's ability to create new cells and rewire itself, helping to strengthen memory.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a native of Honduras, Walter is deeply committed to his goal of becoming an electrician, using his skills to uplift both his family and community.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Music not only uplifts spirits but also enhances mental and physical well-being, allowing many community members to enjoy a richer quality of life.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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