Example Sentences

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Eastern Mediterranean is seeing some hesitation, and cruise lines as a result have upped promotions, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Sanctions have upped the ante such that Ural buyers are playing high-stakes poker — a miscalculation can lead to severe consequences,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

And, as The Times noted in a 1997 review of Ozzfest, “Since Black Sabbath’s ‘70s heyday, its progeny have upped the ante considerably when it comes to rock’s shock value.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Celtic have upped the gears here and deserve to be ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024

In the last two years, the majority of Americans have upped their intake of plant-based foods, with almost half of millennials and Gen Z-ers regularly eating vegan.

From Scientific American • Nov. 7, 2023