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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
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USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Effective and timely maintenance helps keep the Navy vessels lethal, ready to defend the country, and also maximizes their lifespan.—
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Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.—
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SPIN,
11 June 2026
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“Ratchets (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchets%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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