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But as the removal vans rev up again in Downing Street, Burnham's arrival gives Labour a "second chance to make a first impression", according to one minister.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The initiative aims to rev up American drone production and bring down costs by pledging to buy more from U.S. suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 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

We rev up imaginary motors at the mention of his name.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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