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also rachets (up)
as in bumps (up)
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025 -
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead of a traditional bedroom, Australian designer Tiny Tect Tiny Houses maximizes flexibility with a Murphy style folding bed that allows the space to be adapted for different needs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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Students, along with their parents, anticipate a productive year that maximizes the potential of these students to optimize their futures.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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