stepped up
Example Sentences
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Iran has stepped-up its attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, effectively shutting the world’s most important energy transport route.
From Barron's
At Eddie’s Alterations, which specializes in tailoring military uniforms, owner Eddie Benitez believes customers may be reluctant to leave the sprawling Marine base because of stepped-up security measures.
From Los Angeles Times
Police departments across the region have pointed to a pattern of speeding, red light violations, and minors riding illegal electric motorcycles, and several cities have responded with new ordinances and stepped-up enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times
But they include stepped-up identification checks at entry gates and random vehicle inspections, according to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times
Texas law enforcement has stepped-up surveillance of its critical infrastructure in response to the conflict in Iran, including more patrols and drones at energy facilities, ports and the border, according to Abbott.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
