stepping up

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s exciting how the new generation is stepping up across the party.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African countries to help them manage the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The group said in a post on X that it will be stepping up patrols until the suspect is found.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

So, local groups are stepping up to save the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

As soon as Ken had written his question, Toby grabbed the folded paper, and, stepping up to the new altar, he started right in being the priest of the oracle.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder