ante
Example Sentences
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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 game looked to be England's for the taking when Albert removed Australia's eighth wicket with the score on 207 only for Peake to up the ante.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 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
I’m going to have to up the ante.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing ante
Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: ante, anti
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Before You Know It: Ante
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