crocheting

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The director’s trademarks haven’t been this thrilling in years, with Janusz Kamiński’s camera doing tricks that rival his most awe-inspiring work, and John Williams’ score ratcheting the tension in chase scenes and action sequences.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Behind the scenes, though, the pressure to work with Flock has been ratcheting up from other council offices and community groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We thought it was incredibly expensive … but it’s like Groundhog Day over and over again, just ratcheting up.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Two large private-credit loans, including software maker Medallia’s $3 billion debt, are defaulting, ratcheting up losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Essentially ratcheting himself upward, a climber thereby ascends the rope. the rope.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer