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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.—
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Instead, your brain increases melatonin production in response to darkness.—
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Verywell Health,
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Corporate interests in the region often aim to quickly extract natural resources in a way that maximizes economic benefits without considering the effects on the environment and local populations, says Laura Furones, a senior adviser at Global Witness.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Microeconomists like Tyler Cowen argue the strategy is fair, and maximizes not only profits for companies but also benefits for consumers, who place different values on specific products and services and the amount of time and effort required to obtain them.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ratchets (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchets%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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