ante

Example Sentences

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“The calculation here is to really up the ante, and call it the way it is.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I could climb that building, and if I was going to climb that building, I would probably have upped the ante,” says Goodwin, 70.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apart from that, the driveline is status quo ante, pretty much, with the logic-controlled mechanical center differential splitting torque between front and rear axles, in ratios determined by acceleration, deceleration, demand and available traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.

From BBC

Department stores are known for their lavish holiday window displays, but in 2023 Saks upped the ante when it partnered with French luxury brand Dior.

From The Wall Street Journal