cranked up

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Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Nawaz dismissed Mendis, while Mishara holed out off Ayub, as the Pakistan bowlers relentlessly cranked up the pressure.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Nearly an hour later, she turned onto a rutted dirt road and cranked up the Shania Twain tune “Honey, I’m home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

VistaVision cameras have been cranked up for director Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” as well as Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s coming film with Tom Cruise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

I climbed in and tried to stretch out, but the seat was too short and my head got all cranked up against the door.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx