step up

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The analyst says the targets represent a roughly 100 basis-point step-up from its prior 2024-2026 growth target, “and more in-line with its Canadian pipeline peers, which we view favorably.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The key step-up for Joshua came in his 15th fight: a win over Dillian Whyte for the British title, which developed his resolve and enhanced his profile.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

If those same assets were in your estate, your beneficiaries will receive a step-up in basis on any assets they inherit.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The step-up in basis typically does most of the tax-saving work.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026

The current is derived directly from the engine, and the remaining things needed are a small step-up transformer, a key and a few other small parts.

From Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: or, the castaways of Earthquake island by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]