stepped
Example Sentences
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The government toughened prison sentences this month to up to 20 years, stepped up surveillance measures and increased the number of brigades deployed in a bid to tackle the issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Shares of MongoDB fell 18% after the database company said its president and CEO had stepped down to lead a new business segment at Meta Platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
But then Austin Beutner — the author of Proposition 28 — learned of the measure and stepped forward with concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The quarterback who signed up to learn from him stepped in to lead the Ducks to victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The music stopped as Miss Lacey stepped onto the platform to introduce the show.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
