step up

Example Sentences

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Contesting a major final was a considerable step up in occasion and playing Zverev was another leap in class.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

While the “60 Minutes” patina has been tarnished by the recent events, there is no shortage of journalists who would be willing to step up and join the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The company also unveiled a two-year HK$300-million capital return program to be executed between FY 2027 and FY 2028, which is a step up from prior program which had no timeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The effort to step up cholera vaccinations has been steady but inadequate.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French