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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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For cities, the moment is both a challenge and an opportunity: how to prepare for the AV future in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing unintended consequences.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025 -
Here’s what experts had to say about the new study, whether other research agrees, and what this means for maximizing gains in your own workout routine.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Research from the study Embrace the Sun with Dr. Grant Lambert shows brain serotonin production increases along with several other health benefits linked directly to sunlight exposure.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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