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as in intensifies
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 lifts
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 heightens
Expect romantic relationships to take on a deeper, more nurturing tone as the Water element heightens our sensitivity and connection to others.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union have recently enacted legislation that heightens companies’ responsibility for content on their platforms, and there is bipartisan support for similar measures in the United States.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union have recently enacted legislation that heightens companies’ responsibility for content on their platforms, and there is bipartisan support for similar measures in the United States.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Winehouse’s Grammy-winning behemoth lifts seven rungs on the Official Albums Streaming tally, as fans in that country have apparently been streaming the project in larger-than-usual numbers.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, most of the fabrics are made with Spanish cotton, which further enhances sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint of transportation, as Evlox’s factory is located less than 700 km from the cotton producer.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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This feature significantly enhances both security and regulatory compliance.Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Gaga, perhaps strategically, has been put into three films that already had prestige Oscar-facing male actors attached to them, which elevates her stardom, but also dims her light in each.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Made from a material called Outdoor Luxury HPL, the exterior has a walnut wood look that looks sophisticated and truly elevates any space where it is installed.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As globalization deepens, economic growth and development are no longer the exclusive results of trade and investment alone.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, CEOs often consider the office environment crucial for instilling company values and reinforcing organizational culture, believing that physical presence deepens employees' connection to the company's mission.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Forte's liquidity position raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, with existing cash expected to be insufficient for the next twelve months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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While oxytocin deepens emotional intimacy, vasopressin strengthens commitment and protective instincts.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This close collaboration not only elevates the dining experience for our guests, but also strengthens the local agricultural community, fostering a sustainable partnership that brings the best of Romania's produce to the table.Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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