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step up

[step-uhp] / ˈstɛpˌʌp /


NOUN
increase in rate or quantity
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The company is rolling out its first new da Vinci platform in a decade, with a big step up in computing power, data analytics, and imaging.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It comes after Moscow threatened to step up its attacks on Kyiv and asked foreign residents and diplomats to evacuate the city last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The trade body suggested that workers, employers and the government could step up to encourage and contribute to more saving for retirement.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The combination of those factors made me feel like it is important for us to step up and become the leaders ourselves.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

With her next step up, Abby was high enough to see over the redwood’s roots.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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