- present participle of up.
upping
Example Sentences
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"Our work reveals how a lack of arginine interferes with the immune system, and suggests that upping arginine intake could prove beneficial," says first author Qiushuang Wu, a postdoc in the lab.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
He has additional levers to pull, such as further upping its food game and attracting more customers in the typically slower afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s a new era at Verizon Communications, and the company is upping its financial forecasts as it makes progress under the current leadership team.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
David Naranjo of market research firm Counterpoint said he expected other PC and tablet brands would follow Apple by upping their costs.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
“I kinda miss her,” he adds, upping the mushy factor.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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