as in to grind (out)
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Recent Examples of crank out
From Schitt’s Creek to Sort Of, the CBC never stops cranking out funny shows that feel gentle, wholesome, and family-oriented but also contemporary.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Equally crucial to the band’s creative output was Owsley’s work as a chemist, leading a piebald crew of flower children who cranked out some 5 million doses of LSD into the world, turning on everyone from Jimi Hendrix to John Lennon.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Now in Damascus, in what was once an Assad stronghold, printers regularly crank out thousands of flags.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Kia is also under the HMG umbrella, cranking out hit after hit like the Telluride and Sorento.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Equally crucial to the band’s creative output was Owsley’s work as a chemist, leading a piebald crew of flower children who cranked out some 5 million doses of LSD into the world, turning on everyone from Jimi Hendrix to John Lennon.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Now in Damascus, in what was once an Assad stronghold, printers regularly crank out thousands of flags.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Kia is also under the HMG umbrella, cranking out hit after hit like the Telluride and Sorento.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There turned out to be other benefits too: More money and prestige made American universities the best in the world.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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And when the front was even farther north in Mexico, a factory there churned out as many as 550 million flies weekly to cover the huge area.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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Ryan Murphy continues to churn out series to which critics turn up their noses but upon which Emmy voters stamp their approval.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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There has been a lot written about how your body can influence your mood—from the importance of working out to meditating, to getting enough sleep.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That didn’t work out so well when the bored kid annexed Crimea.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The revised outlook comes after the U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days as the two nations try to hammer out a broader trade deal.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Lawmakers had already extended the legislative session in order to hammer out a budget and tax framework when Perez announced the preliminary sales tax agreement condemned by DeSantis on Friday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Shula in fact joined McVay’s staff in 2017 and worked up to the coordinator role entering last season.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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