step up
Example Sentences
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If we want to maintain our leadership tomorrow, we in Europe need to wake up and step up our efforts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
"It is time for Uefa to step up and walk away from Fifa, and start working with other confederations to build a clean, transparent governing body that puts fans first."
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
He’s hoping that state officials will actually step in and step up soon, because despite his determination, he’s not sure how much longer he can fund the project on his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Solar has grown from just 10% of the total in the same month five years ago as EU members step up the pace of solar-panel installation, the study shows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Gene steps through the doorway, and as his eyes adjust to the darkened room, I step up to him.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
