ramp

Example Sentences

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Natural gas peaker plants, which are designed to ramp up when power needs rise, can’t move fast enough to deal with some of these surges.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

With the Ngungaju plant to ramp up shortly, UBS expects 1.05 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate with a 5.2% grade in FY27, at a free-on-board cost of A$590/ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And even though the government has announced a plan to ramp up local production, China controls some 70-80% of lithium and cobalt refining and nearly 90% of rare earth separation, according to KPMG.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She also promised to ramp up the production of apartments, including in single-family neighborhoods, in a bid to bring down rental costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Fred flew down the ramp and tore across the open field, just like they did on Dog Squad and in all those dog food commercials.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein