stepping up

Example Sentences

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But when longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped down, Kish received an unexpected opportunity to return to the culinary competition by stepping up as its new host, a role she assumed in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“I think it’s exciting how the new generation is stepping up across the party.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African countries to help them manage the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

U.S. oil producers are barely stepping up their output, refineries are running at full-throttle, and domestic stocks are getting depleted fast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Owen heard Nanuq padding through the snow and stepping up onto the stairs at the front of the cabin.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz