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crank out

Idioms  
  1. Produce, especially mechanically or rapidly, as in I don't know how he can crank out a novel a year. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]


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Exercise makes your cells crank out more energy, helps your heart pump more blood, and your lungs bring in more air.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

Nick Lichtenberg has used the technology to crank out 600 stories since rejoining Fortune in July, a potential bellwether for where much of the media business is headed.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Further boosting her popularity is a mass of creators who crank out pro-Takaichi content on video platforms, a narrative they know will drive views.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

No writing by me so far, except the essays we had to crank out on uninspiring topics such as My Favourite Pet.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2025

There were a few last IDs to crank out, to earn an extra bit of road money.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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