crank
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The jobs report sharply exceeded forecasts, stoking fears that the Federal Reserve will crank interest rates higher by its December policy meeting.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
So crank up the Victrola, press play on Spotify and nestle into your headphones.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Ms. Simard clearly has a dreamy side, but in no way does she come across as a crank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
That’s largely because of how high Gabriela was able to crank up the heat from the jump Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Had he not used that magic he would have been hard put to keep the crank little boat on such a course, on that rough sea.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing crank
Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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