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is cranking

  • present progressive
    of crank (3rd person singular).
    crank
    noun
    any of several types of arms or levers for imparting rotary or oscillatory motion to a rotating shaft, one end of the crank being fixed to the shaft and the other end receiving reciprocating motion from a hand, connecting rod, etc.

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Now, the chain known for its deals and edgy marketing is cranking up its offerings again in a bid to quickly recover.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Josh Allen is making plays, and that defense is cranking up the heat on opposing quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024

And now this festival of estimates is cranking up another notch.

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023

In the meantime, the new Russian owner is cranking out Russian cars — made mostly with parts imported from China.

From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023

Ronan is cranking the reel on the St. Croix.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt