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Anchoring the rhythm section with him was bassist Bill Wyman, who was recruited more for his spare VOX AC30 amp that the guitarists could plug into than for his musical skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

You can also infuse your espresso with star anise to make a non-alcoholic Sambuca or amp up the sweetness by scraping in a whole vanilla bean.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

A second danger is not paying attention to the combination of devices plugged into one extension lead, as it is easy to exceed the recommended amp limit.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 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

I strung three three- amp breakers in parallel.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir