upped
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But Sorkin has changed his name and upped his age, so as fun and ferocious as Burr is, we also spend his scenes feeling a little confused.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
It has upped its outreach to managers that control large pools of capital—from public pension funds to insurers and asset managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Retailers have upped the price and are limiting how much shoppers can take home.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 1948 I joined the army—the recruiting officer gave me a break and upped my test.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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