cranked up
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The exit of Maeda, last season's title hero, following confirmation that Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi would not be returning to Parkhead, cranked up the fury among the fanbase.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Carriers have cranked up fares eight times since the start of the war, according to Deutsche Bank analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Shoaib Bashir almost got Mitchell to sweep to Archer, who cranked up for a final spell before the close.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
“I just cranked up the leverage and prayed to Jeff,” Gallo says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Grover was eating potato chips to his heart’s content, while Annabeth cranked up the National Geographic Channel.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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