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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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The company also provides Times Concierge, a pre-sale home renovation program so that sellers can maximize their home’s value with no upfront costs, out-of-pocket expenses, interest or fees.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025 -
To maximize the positive impact and mitigate the risks of AI, all users must be educated in where and how far the technology can be trusted as an autonomous tool, and where human oversight and intervention must be retained.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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