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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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Because interacting face-to-face maximizes social connection and healthy longevity.—
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Dan Campbell’s crew also loves to go for it on fourth down, which extends drives and maximizes drama.—
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“Ratchets (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchets%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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