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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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Alpha School Scottsdale has also borrowed language and practices from gaming to maximize growth.—
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So while the Bruins and their core of six seniors are trying to maximize this season, a successful program is defined by consistent dominance, year over year.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.—
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CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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