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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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With Republicans taking control of the White House and the U.S. Senate, the battle over who controls the House has only intensified post-Election Day — and that runs right through some key, still-close races in Orange County.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 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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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Summer House on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena This Thanksgiving, Summer House on Music Lane is elevating the holiday feast.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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And Trump’s involvement with the crypto industry could continue to deepen.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trump wants to make that law permanent and deepen some of the tax cuts.Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the week, Walmart Inc. said its namesake U.S. business pushed comparable sales up 5.3 percent, picking up market share as the company beat its third-quarter profit projections and raised its outlook for the year.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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What about giving birth to babies and raising kids?Katie Hunt, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since using it, she’s noticed considerably less hair fall, thanks to strengthening castor oil and various plant extracts that help provide a healthy environment for hair to thrive.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Erivo launched Edith’s Daughter in 2020 with the mission of making content that uplifts, normalizes and expresses the beauty of people who are often overlooked and underrepresented.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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This tendency to uplift wealthy Black moguls continues to shield these men (and the occasional woman) from accountability, particularly when they’re exposed for harming women.Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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