ante

Example Sentences

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In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

But Outlive repeatedly ups the ante, taking surveillance and lifestyle interventions to the extreme.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

The game looked to be England's for the taking when Albert removed Australia's eighth wicket with the score on 207 only for Peake to up the ante.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

With serve dominating they went to a tiebreak, where Zverev upped the ante to go 5-3 up.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Free speech and press hadn’t done too well in the ante bellum South.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler