upped

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On May 21, just a day after SpaceX filed for its IPO, ERShares upped its exposure to SpaceX by $35 million, for a total of $281 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A little later, he upped his game considerably with “The Wailing,” which adds ghosts, demons, dead crows and an extremely literal title.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Both countries have upped defence spending, accelerated military modernisation and deepened ties with foreign defence partners since then.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He upped his price target to $1,165, up from $940 and a new Street-high.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Inns on the route had upped their rates; ferrymen were charging extra to transport people and carriages across rivers.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy