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also rachet (up)
as in to bump (up)
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks has provided a responsive approach to maximize returns during positive market conditions while minimizing losses when markets decline, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025 -
The best travel essentials maximize space and solve multiple packing problems.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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“Ratchet (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratchet%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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