cranked up

Example Sentences

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“I just cranked up the leverage and prayed to Jeff,” Gallo says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

Nearly an hour later, she turned onto a rutted dirt road and cranked up the Shania Twain tune “Honey, I’m home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The sound guys cranked up an extra dose of Michael Bublé.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

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