crank out
verb
cranked out; cranking out; cranks out
: to produce especially in a mechanical manner
crank out a manuscript
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Harry Styles New Merch at a Glance Although these announcements might seem fresh off the press, folks are already cranking out new clothing and accessories for the star’s upcoming music.
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Barnaby’s The original location of what’s now a regional chain, this South Bend institution has been cranking out delicious tavern-style pizza since 1969.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Grocery stores have been filled with people and even the slopes, kept snowy with machines that crank out the white fluffy stuff, are still drawing crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
See real photos The courthouses of lower Manhattan sit among numerous government buildings − including the city's Marriage Bureau, which cranks out a wedding ceremony every 15 minutes or so.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Barnaby’s The original location of what’s now a regional chain, this South Bend institution has been cranking out delicious tavern-style pizza since 1969.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Grocery stores have been filled with people and even the slopes, kept snowy with machines that crank out the white fluffy stuff, are still drawing crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
See real photos The courthouses of lower Manhattan sit among numerous government buildings − including the city's Marriage Bureau, which cranks out a wedding ceremony every 15 minutes or so.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Crank out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crank%20out. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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