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

The initiative aims to rev up American drone production and bring down costs by pledging to buy more from U.S. suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

That means the engines have to rev high in the corners, so drivers are using lower gears.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

We rev up imaginary motors at the mention of his name.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez