stepping up

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s exciting how the new generation is stepping up across the party.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The Ukrainian military is stepping up its campaign to destroy vehicles supplying Russian forces along crucial roads in occupied Ukraine using new AI drone technology, experts say.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

U.S. oil producers are barely stepping up their output, refineries are running at full-throttle, and domestic stocks are getting depleted fast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ottawa has been stepping up ties with the EU and other key partners as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to increase cooperation between "middle powers".

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“It hunts us,” I said, turning and stepping up next to her.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia