stepping up

Example Sentences

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But when longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped down, Kish received an unexpected opportunity to return to the culinary competition by stepping up as its new host, a role she assumed in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Why do managers struggle after stepping up to 'big-six' clubs?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region were indeed stepping up, Hegseth said, using South Korea as a particular example.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“Cari, making little signs and stepping up service is cute and all, but this is bigger than that,” Aunt Tuti said.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya