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It was part of an improv exercise aimed at helping scientists amp up their presentations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Simply use a bit more tomato paste than the recipe calls for to amp up the flavor.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Ayton pointed out how Hayes thrives when he’s throwing down thunderous dunks that amp up the crowd or making second-effort plays that magnify the athletic 7-footer’s true talents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

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

He comes in with a vintage-looking electric guitar—I don’t know brands, but it looks like something the Beatles would have had—and plugs it into his amp on a chair before we file in.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini