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“I think our modern existence happens to pull from modes of interaction that really amp up the importance of mate value,” Eastwick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

You can also try muddling in fresh basil or citrus peel to amp up the mocktail’s bitterness.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

This leverage can amp up bullish bets while markets are rising, but it can quickly sour during moments of turmoil, forcing investors to dump holdings to satisfy lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

While patients may not mind if doctors amp up the tests and use high-tech diagnostics, there’s a fine line between doing enough for patients and doing too much.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

He’s trying to amp me up, I get that, but this?

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas