Despite the crowds, police presence is not significantly heightened.

The possibility of a "war by mistake" and nuclear holocaust was heightened significantly.

The terrorist attacks have significantly heightened uncertainty in an economy that was already weak.

But vendors and retail consultants say the intensity of the feuding over them has heightened significantly.

"The terrorist attacks have significantly heightened uncertainty in an economy that was already weak," the Fed said in the statement announcing its decision.

Security has been heightened significantly at the Naval Academy since the terrorist attacks.

While he couldn't see, his already superior auditory abilities were significantly heightened.

Immense competitive pressures to add new slopes and chairlifts, and the trend toward four-season activities and real-estate development that bring more people, more months of the year, have significantly heightened environmental stresses, they say.

The amount of points that is required for different ranks has been heightened significantly - however, it is also easier to earn extra points, due to the 'Rank' stat now able to reach a x16 level.

Increased levels of sulfur dioxide emissions or VOG have significantly heightened the public's awareness.