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amplify

[am-pluh-fahy] / ˈæm pləˌfaɪ /


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Kudler says the isolation of being aboard a ship, with moments of prolonged boredom followed by "extreme alertness", can amplify mental-health struggles.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

After collecting the cells, the team removes the material from the brushes and uses forensic-level, next-generation sequencing technologies to isolate and amplify genetic sequences.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

“State tax credits have been the most instrumental tool to keep production local, and we want to amplify their success to make clear to the industry: LA County wants you here,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Situational Awareness, meanwhile, used leverage to amplify the returns from its portfolio of thematic stocks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

But if the agent touched living cells, Nancy’s cells, it would come alive and begin to amplify itself.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

“Workers see the headlines, hear about their friends. Crucially they hear about workers having incredibly hard times getting back into jobs, which amplifies the risk of being laid off,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

This doubling down on the funds amplifies potential investment returns but also increases risks for the insurers, Clearwater said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Stirred into a mushroom stroganoff, it amplifies the fungi’s naturally meaty qualities.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

The organization also says that it acts as “the official public-private partnership that connects, aligns, and amplifies national and local efforts to deliver the defining presidential moments of this anniversary year.”

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The water amplifies my heartbeat so that the thumps are much louder.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amplified the results last week of a favorable political poll that turned out to be fake, she was inadvertently following in the footsteps of conservative Detroit singer Kid Rock.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

"Loud amplified music late into the evening will disrupt sleep for those who have no choice but to remain at home," she added.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

He articulated very clearly his confidence in the AI boom and amplified returns by using leverage.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

Lindelof’s involvement, along with that of “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” series author Tom King, signals a seriousness of intent amplified by the placing the series’ showrunner stewardship under “True Detective” and “Ozark” producer Chris Mundy.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Its powerful magnetic field, amplified during the collapse, traps charged particles rather as the much tinier magnetic field of Jupiter does.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The positioning risk, however, would increase should U.S. growth or consumer expectations worsen markedly, amplifying downward pressure through the unwind of profitable long positions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Kairi’s scenes are often accompanied by the powerful score from composer Yoko Shimomura, amplifying the emotion that has driven the games’ fanbase for more than two decades.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Outdoor spaces present particular challenges, including keeping instruments tuned in mercurial weather and the quirks associated with amplifying music to an al fresco venue’s distant precincts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Without soil moisture to evaporate, solar energy goes entirely into baking the ground, thereby amplifying temperatures.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

He devoted a full two months to revising Washington’s draft, amplifying Madison’s earlier account of the need to rise above party differences and rally behind the elected representatives of the national government.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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