Sentence examples for a time of heightening from inspiring English sources

The visit comes at a time of heightening tensions in the South China Sea related to the oil-rich Spratly Islands, which are the subject of disputed claims by China, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations.

The first strikes will hit at a time of heightened winter pressures on NHS services.

The anniversary falls at a time of heightened alert after the rise of Islamic State.

The decision sparked street protests amid a time of heightened racial tension for the country.

In a time of heightened racial tension, they are dedicated to social justice.

The upscale service also comes at a time of heightened customer dissatisfaction.

He said at a time of heightened domestic security risks, agencies would bring forward substantial proposals to increase their power.

The deteriorating health of Mr. Talabani, a Kurd, comes at a time of heightened political tensions between Iraq's central government and the semiautonomous Kurdish region.

The arrests were made in Luton, Bedfordshire, and come at a time of heightened alert in Britain over fears of jihadi activity, such as attack planning and recruitment.

After eight years with Obama at the helm, at a time of heightened racial consciousness, the white anxiety on which Trump preyed was ripe for leveraging.

It is hardly a surprise that the period from Halloween to Christmas is a time of heightened, even manic, mascot activity.