step up

Example Sentences

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“If women are required to do most of the work raising children, we will have fewer children when women have greater autonomy. Men have to step up to care for the children they want.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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 trade body suggested that workers, employers and the government could step up to encourage and contribute to more saving for retirement.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I'd stayed back when Barack went to the Newtown memorial, but now was my time to step up.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama