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It’s so immediately distinctive: 0 to 60 in five seconds, instant energy, a handful of guitar notes before all of the instruments rev up.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

It will take time for the climate pattern to rev up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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

The "Avatar" films "connect everywhere around the world," Gross said, adding that the 20th Century movie -- like its predecessors -- would likely rev up on "outstanding word-of-mouth."

From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025

“That’s true, but there’s nothing like a little competition to rev up a player’s game.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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