step up

Example Sentences

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South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The company is rolling out its first new da Vinci platform in a decade, with a big step up in computing power, data analytics, and imaging.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Since Russia threatened to step up attacks on the capital, Kyiv, about a week ago, many spent nights in underground shelters.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The combination of those factors made me feel like it is important for us to step up and become the leaders ourselves.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Mostly I said “hey” to her during English class, which was a step up from “Derrrrrr...uhhhhh...you’re soooooooo pretty.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan