cranked up
Example Sentences
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The fallout from the war in Iran cranked up the heat on households last month as energy bills rose - how uncomfortable could inflation get from here?
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I just cranked up the leverage and prayed to Jeff,” Gallo says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Now they are working on a backlog, while players and their agents have no doubt tried to exploit the time pressure that has been cranked up.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
I climbed in and tried to stretch out, but the seat was too short and my head got all cranked up against the door.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
