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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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But ultimately, Ayton needs to increase his scoring at the rim, Redick said.—
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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