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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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Let’s hope the team can and coach those players up, helping everyone develop, and maximize their talents.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026 -
But why not try to maximize a draft pick by gracefully dropping down to the 10-seed and resigning yourself to a one-and-done?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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