upping
Example Sentences
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But teens are upping the ante as they try to earn their schools a spot on leaderboards published by dedicated social-media accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
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
As retirees allocate more of their savings toward stocks and other higher-return investments, they are also upping the risk profile of their portfolio, he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Dad held back at first and lost some money to Robbie, then started upping the stakes and beating him.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
