rev
Example Sentences
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But the signals so far suggest an IRS that’s scaling back high-end enforcement just as it was starting to rev it up.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
“Let’s be respectful of the people who reside in those communities — don’t rev your engines, don’t do burnouts, try to show an element of decorum with this hobby,” he told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
This year, the Pentagon announced a multiyear framework to rev up advanced Patriot interceptor production to 2,000 a year by 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
That means the engines have to rev high in the corners, so drivers are using lower gears.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
“That’s true, but there’s nothing like a little competition to rev up a player’s game.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
