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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
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AZCentral.com,
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Which arrangement of neurons maximizes the information in a flatworm’s nervous system?—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.
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