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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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Her comments came in response to proposals put forward by Reform earlier this month to maximize North Sea oil and gas production.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Break watering into three shorter cycles spaced 45 to 60 minutes apart to maximize absorption and reduce runoff.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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