rev up

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That trend has revved up since last spring, when global investors dumped U.S. stocks, Treasurys and other dollar-denominated assets—the “Sell America” trade, as it was dubbed at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andre Harris is a pawn in a debate that has car buffs across Maryland revved up: What should qualify as a historic vehicle?

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The global race to clean up metals production has revved up demand to replace fossil coal inputs, Mennell said.

From The Wall Street Journal

By all means, raise money, rev up turnout and recruit top candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal