rev
Example Sentences
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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
The "Avatar" films "connect everywhere around the world," Gross said, adding that the 20th Century movie -- like its predecessors -- would likely rev up on "outstanding word-of-mouth."
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
There is, at all times, a prominent undercurrent of confidence that keeps “Caught Stealing” humming in neutral, ready to rev its engines and blast off again.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
The Headingley win means team changes are unlikely, giving Archer an extra week to rev up for Lord's.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
Rafael had to rev the engine a few times to get it to start in the cold, and just after it did, someone called from the balcony.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
