crank

Example Sentences

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“If we’re going to just crank crap out, let’s shut the doors,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

It’s why we produce many times more food with far fewer farmers than 150 years ago and our factories crank out more products with a smaller workforce than in 1979.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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

I can’t go home and sit down at the table and crank out math problems.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon