rev

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

By all means, raise money, rev up turnout and recruit top candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

"When our backs are against the wall or we're going well, the crowd here really does rev you up and it helps because you are blowing," said Heyes.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

If you have a chance to do so, you will rev up the machinery needed to build an atomic bomb as quickly as possible.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025

“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