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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

Since Russia threatened to step up attacks on the capital, Kyiv, about a week ago, many spent nights in underground shelters.

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

Dad helps me step up into the pod, kissing my forehead.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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