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rachet up

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Verb1.rachet up - move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"
ratchet, ratchet down
advance, march on, move on, progress, pass on, go on - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
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Islamabad plans to rachet up its offensive against Taliban forces in the northwest tribal area of South Waziristan, US defense officials said Friday, confirming rumors so far denied by the Pakistani army.
Pakistan to boost offensive against Taliban: US by AFP / AFP American Edition
The rumblings of discontent prompted the 73-year-old Tibetan leader to shift gears and rachet up his opposition to China, but he has restrained himself from joining ranks with the pro-independence Tibetans.
Tibetans face 50th uprising anniversary with dismay by AFP / AFP South Asian Edition
Lowe's entry into the Eugene-Springfield area would rachet up the competition in an already crowded home improvement market.
Lowe's eyes site in west Eugene by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
 
 
 
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