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amplify

[am-pluh-fahy] / ˈæm pləˌfaɪ /


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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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