stepping up

Example Sentences

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“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

They were previously assistant wardens on Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, which involved spending several months of the year there, but "never imagined" stepping up to live there year-round.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

This week, it announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to develop a drone defense shield, stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure in Germany from potential acts of sabotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Cari, making little signs and stepping up service is cute and all, but this is bigger than that,” Aunt Tuti said.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya