cranked up
Example Sentences
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Once Hana gets involved in her illicit money-making scheme, the narrative changes gear, tension levels are cranked up and what started out as a straightforward study of friendship turns into a fast-paced story of survival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
With his guitar in hand, and reverb cranked up to 11, Gonzalez joined Karol in debuting their spectral new shoegaze ballad, “Después de Ti,” which was steeped in yearning and performed entirely in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
I hear that the British diplomatic machine cranked up at every level: involving ministers, officials and embassies.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 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
I cranked up a grin while I rammed my elbow back into my best friend’s chest.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
