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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Customizing foam for optimal performance The researchers’ framework uses inputs like foam thickness, area, and material properties to produce a design map that maximizes energy absorption.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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