upping

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Arcuri said he could also see the chip maker upping its share-repurchase commitment to the neighborhood of $150 billion over the next 12 months.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

You’re upping the accuracy since you know I have cancer?

From Slate • May 6, 2026

In its second outing, the Michael Jackson biopic brought in $54 million, upping its overall North American total to $183.8 million and its cumulative global haul to $423.9 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

“Moreover, the macro uncertainty likely creates a more cautious tone from the C-suite or some hesitancy in upping guidance especially for cyclical firms.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

She was upping her game in other ways, too—especially when it came to gathering intelligence.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield