ramp
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It adds that the prime minister has instructed authorities to "ramp up security" on flights to Israel, regardless of whether they are operated by Israeli or non-Israeli airlines.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
OTTAWA—Canada’s economy looks to have perked up again after stalling in July, setting the country up for more subdued growth as tariffs ramp up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
At the top of a large ramp, Ali emerged out of the dark night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
They could then ramp up to between $40 billion and $50 billion a quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
One by one, Rubio, Suma, and Feathers clomp slowly down the shuttle’s ramp.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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While El Nino ramps up weather conditions in some parts, it produces a vacuum in others.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Young people took turns on the ramps outside Neighbors Skate Shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The logistics company says it expects roughly $25 million in incremental driver-related costs this quarter, as it ramps up hiring, implements sign-on bonuses and institutes pay raises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But as pressure ramps up on Farage in the latest crisis to rock Reform, he also told the BBC that "for the first time", he does not have his family's support to be in politics.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
There were four ramps leading off the platform, and before I could dash in any direction, each of them had covered an exit.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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The flow of small arms, drones and small-diameter, short-range rockets from Iran initially slowed while Tehran focused on fighting the U.S., but ramped up this summer, a U.S. official said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Along with its neighbours, Latvia and Lithuania, the country has ramped up defence investment and remains a staunch ally of Kyiv.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
—California Gov. Gavin Newsom after issuing an executive order that ramped up the state’s oversight of AI and its safety and security risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
However, he has ramped up bullpen sessions and is targeting a postseason return as a reliever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
He agreed that the US program should be ramped up to recover the American lead in nuclear weaponry, but he thought his visitors’ fancies had far outrun the practicality of the Super.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said previously it would be "challenging" for all the F-16Vs to be delivered this year, despite Lockheed Martin ramping up production.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Raman says she’s running to make L.A. “a city that works,” improving basic services while also ramping up housing production and helping revive the entertainment industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
UBS worries management could be stretched by building and ramping up across two countries—Cambodia and Australia—at the same time, and that consensus expectations are too high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Bessent has also been ramping up pressure on the BOJ to raise interest rates to help support the yen, calling on its Governor Kazuo Ueda to "do the right thing".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
‘The shrine is ramping up our emotions,’ she said.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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