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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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7 Jan. 2026
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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