ante

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In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

But Outlive repeatedly ups the ante, taking surveillance and lifestyle interventions to the extreme.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

"The current political moment just kind of ups the ante of what is already a profoundly significant thing."

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

La derrota por 31-27 de los Rams ante los Seattle Seahawks el domingo en el campeonato de la NFC debe recaer sobre los hombros desanimados del genio de los Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

They keep coming—a mountain spilling over the ante pile.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini