Example Sentences

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Columbia Sportswear said it is upping prices of spring and fall merchandise by, on average, a high single-digit percent after mostly avoiding increases for fall and winter goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Devon and Cornwall Police is upping speed enforcement in response, head of road safety Adrian Leisk said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023

A bit of a gamble that Ludy is taking is upping the spending limit for free shipping to $70 from $59.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

San Diego Comic-Con International is upping its coronavirus screenings in the wake of the latest viral surge across California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2022

While Washington is focused, understandably, on the crisis in Europe, Kim is upping the ante in East Asia.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2022