amplify
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While options can enhance returns, they can just as easily amplify losses — and for many long-term investors, a well-diversified portfolio with minimal reliance on options is often the more suitable path.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
"This creates a mismatch driven by basic geometry and physics because bigger bodies retain heat more effectively, and in mesotherms, high metabolic rates amplify this effect."
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
The IMF highlights certain vulnerabilities in financial markets that could amplify emerging strains in the financial sector.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
“The scale and velocity of such content on Meta’s platforms significantly amplify these risks,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
“They’re all very upset,” said Abby, touching her temples with both hands to, once again, amplify her powers of mental telepathy.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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