cranked up
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The exit of Maeda, last season's title hero, following confirmation that Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi would not be returning to Parkhead, cranked up the fury among the fanbase.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In the late 1990s, Greenspan’s Fed kept its foot off the brakes as economic growth cranked up to an annual clip of more than 4% for several years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 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
Mitchell's arrival off the bench cranked up the tempo and a sharp inside ball from Ford sent Coles galloping deep into Pumas territory.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
On the morning before the meeting, Howard cranked up the pressure.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
