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In a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the New York Mets on Monday, a night that started with frustration — then crescendoed with a late-game rally — ultimately ended in a familiar fizzle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

As “Turn the Lights Back On” crescendoed, the crowd sang along earnestly.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

The roars crescendoed when Gauff was introduced before play began.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

As NRP donations increased in the U.S., debate emerged in spurts and crescendoed this spring.

From Science Magazine • May 11, 2023

As the song crescendoed, a row of daisies poked up from the dirt and unfurled toward her hands.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs