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The 23-year-old from Okayama, who won the 2023 Open de France on the DP World Tour, has been stepping it up in pursuit of a first US PGA Tour title.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The prime minister has been stepping up the amount of time he spends with his MPs, having been bruised by accusations that he is too detached from them.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

Europe has been stepping up its own defenses for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

North Korea has been stepping up the development of strategic weapons including long-range ballistic missiles and drones, displaying its newest nuclear-capable missiles and attack and spy drones at a major military parade in late July.

From Reuters • Aug. 5, 2023

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

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2023