rev

Example Sentences

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TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was on track to lead her party to a thumping victory in parliamentary elections, handing her a powerful mandate to deepen ties with the U.S. and rev up Japan’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

"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

The Headingley win means team changes are unlikely, giving Archer an extra week to rev up for Lord's.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

He’d stare, or rev his car engine, or drive down his parallel driveway and watch us up close till we were picked up for school.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025

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

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