rev

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That means the engines have to rev high in the corners, so drivers are using lower gears.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

There is, at all times, a prominent undercurrent of confidence that keeps “Caught Stealing” humming in neutral, ready to rev its engines and blast off again.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

He followed Hollis's pink truck down a newly paved side street that sloped up precipitously, causing the Hearse's worn-out engine to rev for its very life.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green