amplify
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"Actors drive all the performances, and we use these tools to amplify the sets and the scope of the shows," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
I also like to stuff my dates with cold chunks of butter, as they amplify the creaminess of the dates and deliciously melt in your mouth with each bite.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The dominance of AI companies in global investors’ portfolios could amplify the fallout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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
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"To understand whether thawing permafrost ultimately amplifies or dampens climate warming, we need to consider both the carbon released from ancient soils and the carbon consumed through rock weathering."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Stirred into a mushroom stroganoff, it amplifies the fungi’s naturally meaty qualities.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
It stressed that the university “does not appear to use standardized test scores in a way that amplifies racial disparities.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Like most time travel fiction, “Outlander” amplifies the importance of understanding history and the inevitable impact one age has on another.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The words echo around the square and beyond as the mike amplifies my voice.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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But Arana amplified the moves, increasing the difficulty within sequences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Arnault’s arrival on X was amplified by Elon Musk, who reposted the luxury tycoon’s inaugural post and endorsed the idea of communicating directly with the public rather than via the media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
And then, on July 16, as the U.S. was expanding its bombing campaign, the vice president amplified the post by responding to it.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
The emotion is amplified by the fact they're playing in the north London neighbourhood where they met.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
However, you’ll recall that Clare was now traveling toward the heart of an open realm, and his speed was amplified by the pull of Progress.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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“This is especially the case given the U.S. holiday on Friday, when liquidity conditions will be a lot thinner, amplifying the impact of any intervention.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Fireworks trigger spikes in harmful fine particulate matter that cause respiratory issues, with the combined effects of heat and smoke amplifying health impacts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Socolow wrote that he was buoyed by BP’s interest and thought it offered “a way of amplifying Steve’s and my impact.”
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Critics, including state officials, have accused her movement of amplifying narratives that benefit separatist groups – allegations she has consistently rejected.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Something had happened then, some development in evolution, to make the human brain an ideal channel for amplifying their effects.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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