step up

Example Sentences

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But Belgium, diminished as it was, still represented another step up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

China’s independent refiners are expected to step up crude purchases, but it remains unclear how much of that incremental demand will be captured by non-Iranian and non-Russian suppliers, according to Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Declan Rice: England needed their experienced players to step up.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The announcement marks a significant step up in D-Wave’s yearslong relationship with the NSF.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Tonight, when it was dark, Fangburn would step up the attack on the gatehouse wall as a diversionary measure.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques