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has been stepping

  • present perfect progressive
    of step (3rd person singular).
    step
    noun
    a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.

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Ottawa has been stepping up ties with the EU and other key partners as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to increase cooperation between "middle powers".

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

South Africa's government has been stepping up diplomatic efforts to quell growing concern around the continent about rising anti-immigration sentiment in the country.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

Europe has been stepping up its own defenses for years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025

Oil has been stepping down from August peaks and Brent crude futures were last at $84.42.

From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023

The city has been stepping up efforts to take down tents and relocate people to shelters.

From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2023