step up

Netanyahu devoted the latter section of his speech to Israel's regional neighbours, saying it was close to a de-escalation agreement with Syria and calling on the Lebanese government to step-up its efforts to disarm Hezbollah.

In a social media post she said: "The step-up in anti-migrant rhetoric from the government is shameful and dangerous."

At least part of your home would have gotten a step-up in tax basis if you were married and your co-owner spouse died.

But he soon experienced the fickleness of pro pugilism in a significant step-up.

The proposal would also eliminate the notorious step-up in basis enjoyed by heirs.