rev
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I’d wager that most people seldom sit by themselves and ponder what makes them tick, what causes their engines to rev, or why they like that one specific thing.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
But the signals so far suggest an IRS that’s scaling back high-end enforcement just as it was starting to rev it up.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
“Let’s be respectful of the people who reside in those communities — don’t rev your engines, don’t do burnouts, try to show an element of decorum with this hobby,” he told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
To support its policy objectives, China set a fiscal deficit target of around 4% of GDP, in line with last year’s record deficit target, giving policymakers ample room to rev up government spending if needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
He waited till I had stumbled to the front door, and then I heard his engine quietly rev.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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Alternative producers should curtail supply to prevent a glut as the Gulf revs back up.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The earnings yield for the S&P 500—based on projected earnings over the next year—has dropped in recent weeks as share prices jump and Wall Street revs up a weekslong stock-buying spree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Styles’ submission to the beat on “Kiss All the Time” will be difficult to maintain as the pop-star machinery revs inevitably to life behind it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
But Watanabe did say that the reliability problems experienced meant Honda had not been able to run the power unit at maximum revs.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
We have our last futsal tournament this week, then travel soccer club revs up.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S.,
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Occasionally, its operators revved its engine until the tires burned out, which sent gouts of flame and plumes of foul white smoke into the scorching air to block our view of the Washington Monument.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Alaska Air stock has revved 18% higher in April, but remains down 13% this year.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
The force said no incidents of concern were noticed but numerous vehicles' engines were revved as officers ran past.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
I revved up my laptops and started digging, not even close to knowing just how deep into darkness I would have to go to find out who burned Nicole Castro.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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He posted a video of himself revving the engine of a brand new Ram pickup truck.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
At lower speeds, as in city traffic, you begin to hear the engine’s whispered revving in the perceptual background as it simultaneously propels the car and recharges the 22.7-kWh battery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
By revving the engine after just two weeks, ap Iorwerth has created an expectation that he'll complete a journey that others have failed to make.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
SpaceX isn’t the only AI play revving up for an IPO.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
I heard the sound of Arthur’s Land Cruiser revving up in the driveway and pulling away.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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