cranked up
Example Sentences
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As the ceremony continued, a DJ on a nearby stage cranked up the volume, and the pulsating music made it harder to hear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
Mohamed Salah's explosive interview has cranked up the pressure on struggling Liverpool head coach Arne Slot as open hostilities broke out at the troubled Premier League champions.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Without an overcoat, I cranked up the heat for the long drive home after dropping Minnie and Jackie back at their house.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
