crank

Example Sentences

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Mr. Warsh isn’t a crank for thinking so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Though Americans crank up the thermostat every winter, price increases for electricity and gas utility bills were not as sharp at the same point last year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Further boosting her popularity is a mass of creators who crank out pro-Takaichi content on video platforms, a narrative they know will drive views.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Today, heated blankets do the trick when you don’t want to crank the heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Then I crank open the window and call out, “And what are you two doing?”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina