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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

"Electric guitar, speakers, guitar pedals, a guitar amp, a trumpet, some sort of bongos, some pads for my computer music equipment," he recalls buying.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 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

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

Unless Supreme is about to tell me he’s got a deal for me, nothing can amp me up.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas