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verb (tr, adverb)

to accumulate (points)

Also: rack down to adjust the vertical alignment of (the picture from a film projector or telecine machine) so that the upper or lower edges of the frame do not show

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The clever crooks managed to rack up $2 million in profits over a year, Ares said.
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Thus, players often rack up multiple concussions throughout their career.
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He dated the hottest girl in school and still managed to rack up an impressive résumé of extracurriculars.
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Nonetheless, the season remains vital to retailers because they rack up huge sales in this five-week period.
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But he did rack up 633 penalty minutes during his career, including the playoffs.
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Rack up the body tube until the stained film comes into view.
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Rack up the condenser until it is in contact with the under surface of the slide.
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rack up

Accumulate or score, as in Last night's episode of that new sitcom racked up at least fifteen points in the ratings. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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