as in to grind (out)
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Recent Examples of crank out
Cullum then dropped to the floor at their home, alongside his son, and cranked out his final 10 push-ups by his side.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The dozen or so albums Guided By Voices has cranked out in the last five years have started to blur together, but The Grand Rapids EP stands out as a late career highlight.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The move will be a major promotion for Alexander, 38, who has worked for NBC News since 2019, cranking out reports for its affiliate news service and the network.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
French 75s, Hurricanes, and Vieux Carres are all cranked out at a high clip — with consistent quality — in a warm, convivial space.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The dozen or so albums Guided By Voices has cranked out in the last five years have started to blur together, but The Grand Rapids EP stands out as a late career highlight.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The move will be a major promotion for Alexander, 38, who has worked for NBC News since 2019, cranking out reports for its affiliate news service and the network.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
French 75s, Hurricanes, and Vieux Carres are all cranked out at a high clip — with consistent quality — in a warm, convivial space.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
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The thought that Sam Riley’s Tom might turn out to be Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity or John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice is tantalizing but gradually appears to be more like teasing misdirection as the movie shifts into psychodrama gear.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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In a relative sense, Bregman turned out to be something of a bargain.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Now in the twilight of his coaching career, Willis is still helping the Guardians churn out capable starters.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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To compare, in 2021 Marvel churned out four movies (with mixed results) and five Disney+ series.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to one official, some technical details are still to be worked out.—
Susie Blann,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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One afternoon here in spring training, Lee sits at his locker in the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse, still a little wide-eyed at how all this has worked out.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Royals met with his representation and hammered out a deal that made sense for both sides.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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The distribution pact was hammered out between Sunrise Film’s Andrew Nerger, who heads U.S. and international distribution, and Together Films’ Jess Reilly, international sales and acquisitions manager.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Dine on seafood and sip local beers in Sandbridge After reeling in a trophy catch and working up an appetite, stop by Margie and Ray’s on the way to Sandbridge Beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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Raoux explains that Canada (and Ontario) will tax Alonso based on days spent working up north.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Newsom announced on Wednesday a new proposal that will create a $125 million mortgage relief program to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent natural disasters dating back to 2023.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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