Sentence examples for heightened atmosphere from inspiring English sources

Back on the surface, without the ironclad premise and heightened atmosphere of "Galactica," "Caprica" is, almost by default, a more ordinary show.

To him, there was no sense denying the heightened atmosphere.

But the heightened atmosphere of fear has led many people to consider other possibilities seriously.

"There's definitely a heightened atmosphere, and an appetite for reading political books," Ms. Allen said.

The heightened atmosphere of the rivalry puts coaches and players under enormous pressure.

In the heightened atmosphere of a military operation, seemingly inconsequential incidents can have a pronounced psychological effect.

Ultimately, though, King's fondness for quirks and caricatures only adds to the heightened, fantastical atmosphere – and it's not an atmosphere that suits Paddington.

Bruno Lastra's narration in Spanish and English heightened the atmosphere created by director John Abulaifa.

The new uncertainty about the presidential election results has only heightened the atmosphere of crisis here and raised deep doubts about Egypt's promised transition to democracy.

The language is heightened, the atmosphere intense, dramatic: a man throws himself over a railing and into the violently whirling water below the Horseshoe Falls.

The possible disqualification of Edwards further heightened the atmosphere of suspicion at the Olympic trials, during which top performers have either been disqualified for doping violations or have failed to qualify for the team while contesting charges that they had used performance-enhancing drugs.