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Surprised to be the one to start the thread 2 weeks in a row but I have 3 answers that I am certain are correct but I just can’t parse!

23d Maybe real prevalence (8)
I have CURRENCY (prevalence) but the cryptic bit?

47d This increase could cause tantrums (4,2)
Must be STEP UP (increase) but why?

49a Army officer appointed bishop, gradual development. Political earthquake (7,10)
Must be OCTOBER REVOLUTION with EVOLUTION being gradual development. But the rest has baffled me!

Apologies if I’ve overshared on a prize crossword. I never enter but I do enjoy them!

47 Pets = tantrums, so upwards....

The REAL is the currency in several countries

OC (Officer Commanding) TO BE RR (Right Reeverend - bishop)

Thanks all!

Should have thought about REAL as a currency! I was in Brazil in January!🤦‍♂️

I’d forgotten all about RR = bishop

And STEP UP I can grudgingly see now 🙁