cranked up
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“John Goblikon is a representation of the everyman with all its good and all its bad, cranked up to 100,” Rispoli said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
And recently, some carriers including United and Delta cranked up domestic fares by $10 each way, according to JPMorgan Chase analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
But eventually the four-time major singles winner found her rhythm and, after striking decisively at 6-5 to take the first set, she cranked up the power.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 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
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
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