Example Sentences

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Batteries, most of which can deliver power for about two hours, should have time to recharge during the day but also will need to recharge overnight, when people will be cranking their heaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The company said Friday that starting Nov. 1, all plants that had been closed on and off since February because of the shortage will be cranking out vehicles.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021

We have only four to six weeks before schools will be cranking up again, maybe.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

For one thing, Jubail's planned industries will be cranking out a prodigious supply of basic industrial products that many experts argue the world has too much of already.

From Time Magazine Archive