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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 controversy has only been heightened by President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024
Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For leaders, however, it can also be challenging, filled with competing priorities, end-of-year deadlines and heightened emotional dynamics among teams.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The amount of improvement and deepening of their craft as performers is really heightened during that time.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024
Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For leaders, however, it can also be challenging, filled with competing priorities, end-of-year deadlines and heightened emotional dynamics among teams.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The amount of improvement and deepening of their craft as performers is really heightened during that time.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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The rhetoric coming from the White House was less hostile, but getting tough on China had become a political necessity for whoever was president, and the trade war only intensified.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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China's naval maneuvers near Taiwan intensified over the weekend, with Taiwan's Defense Ministry reporting 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons in the region.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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But Yoon hasn’t been involved in any major official activities since lifting martial law.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But teams’ social media posts are also typically used to enhance marketing and generate fan interest, which are purposes that could cut against a fair use defense.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like the Wynn, the World Poker Tour’s goal is to enhance the player experience.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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This authenticity not only inspires your team and drives loyalty, but also elevates your impact across the organization.Tifenn Dano Kwan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Purifiers Dyson’s air purifiers are some of the most effective tools for elevating the air quality at home.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, reported that the assault had 'seriously damaged' its thermal power plants, deepening concerns about the country's energy stability while winter sets in.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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One such Art Basel Miami Beach artist whose work has deepened many horizons is Clarence James, a Washington, D.C.-based former street artist whose journey from graffiti to galleries has led to collaborations with Fendi and Chanel.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates last month.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dworkin, a Black man given up for adoption by his birth parents, was raised by white parents, grew up to have biracial children, and encountered many setbacks in his life due to his race and fallout from his traumatic upbringing before finding happiness and success.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, in the post-military government period from 1987 onward, democratic processes have strengthened political freedom.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Authors also call on local, state, and federal government agencies to develop or strengthen strategies to protect Joshua trees from development, wildfires and other threats.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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In the report, the Archewell Foundation's co-executive directors James Holt and Shauna Nep reiterated its commitment to uplifting others.Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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This movie is a lot of heartwarming, uplifting fun.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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