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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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For cities, the moment is both a challenge and an opportunity: how to prepare for the AV future in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing unintended consequences.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025 -
Here’s what experts had to say about the new study, whether other research agrees, and what this means for maximizing gains in your own workout routine.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Ratcliffe has since increased his stake to nearly 30 per cent after spending a further $300m on new shares.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The increasing supply of NPs and PAs could offset this primary care shortfall if their capabilities were fully utilized.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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