rev

Example Sentences

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I’d wager that most people seldom sit by themselves and ponder what makes them tick, what causes their engines to rev, or why they like that one specific thing.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has established a Munitions Acceleration Council, which aims to rev production of Patriot interceptors, Tomahawks and cheap hypersonics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

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

He waited till I had stumbled to the front door, and then I heard his engine quietly rev.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer