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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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The simmering geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China has made supply chains more vulnerable to disruption—heightening the importance of this mineral race even further.
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Duncan Money / Made By History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
The apocalyptic sense of dread has only been heightened by reports of hydrants running dry and a critical shortage of firefighters.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Concerns over former Spain and Real Madrid head coach Lopetegui’s future in the role were heightened after the 3-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest on November 2.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Duncan Money / Made By History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
The apocalyptic sense of dread has only been heightened by reports of hydrants running dry and a critical shortage of firefighters.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Concerns over former Spain and Real Madrid head coach Lopetegui’s future in the role were heightened after the 3-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest on November 2.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Banks are on a winning streak, one that’s poised to intensify as President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Big Ten-SEC rivalry is about to intensify as the external factors dictating both conferences’ strategies change, and the Big Ten perhaps is in a better position to succeed than at any time in the last 50 years.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Kenneth Fire triggered evacuation orders that have since been lifted as forward progress of the fire stopped, Cal Fire reported.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation orders had been lifted and the fire, which began in West Hills, was 35 percent contained as of Friday afternoon.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Since initiating its Regenerative Cotton Program in 2022, Citizens has procured approximately 4 million pounds of regenerative cotton, illustrating its commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its rugged, waterproof build is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, while add-on lenses enhance versatility for content creators.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Second, invest in initiatives that deepen your audience’s connection to your brand.Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The fires — expected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history — have deepened a crisis in the state’s home insurance market that was already reeling before the devastation came.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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There is weak industry interest in the region, and lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about possible oil spills devastating local beaches and tourism.Maxine Joselow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Advocates say the new charge, which is the first of its kind in America, will ease traffic gridlock, improve air quality and help raise $15 billion for upgrades to New York's beleaguered transit system.Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Consistent, thoughtful content that highlights expertise and builds trust can enhance an executive's reputation and strengthen their connection with customers, investors and employees.Chad Angle, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Old conflicts or issues within your social circle may resurface, but this is also an opportunity to reconnect with the individuals and passions that fuel and uplift you.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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