cranked up

Example Sentences

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Americans cranked up the heat, posing the biggest test of the electric grid this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Nawaz dismissed Mendis, while Mishara holed out off Ayub, as the Pakistan bowlers relentlessly cranked up the pressure.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Nearly an hour later, she turned onto a rutted dirt road and cranked up the Shania Twain tune “Honey, I’m home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The sound guys cranked up an extra dose of Michael Bublé.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Dell cleared his throat and reminded himself not to get too cranked up.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan