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

Brady upped the ante after Sports Illustrated playfully asked how many WWE wrestlers it would take to sack him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Japan's defence minister upped the ante by saying on Tuesday that Tokyo planned to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands located near Taiwan by early 2031.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

“Which did you like best,” he asked, “the ante or the wild geese?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White