Example Sentences

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Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants’ of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea’s rollercoaster exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Scientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying extreme weather events, including intense summer heatwaves in many parts of the globe.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Now, as his own body language and absences trigger doubt, the groundwork laid by his brutal attacks on the former president is amplifying the fallout.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

What makes his optimism all the more surprising is the fact climate change is amplifying virtually all the challenges his country faces.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

“And then there is something acoustic that is amplifying or modifying the noises and we don’t really have a good answer for the cause of either.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024