step up
Example Sentences
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The offspring of one of the world's rarest trees has been given a new home in south-west Scotland as conservationists step up efforts to save the species from extinction.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Treasury and step up efforts to comply with federal and state laws, according to the non-prosecution agreement signed Thursday by representatives of the company and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Our European space programme remains fragile and we must step up our efforts."
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“But there’s not a lot of people here, and you step up and do things that you might not normally do if you live somewhere else.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I climb onto a nearby chair, step up onto the mantel, and lift it from its hook.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
