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ramps

  • present tense form
    of ramp (3rd person singular).
    ramp
    noun
    a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.

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The divestment is part of the Chinese e-commerce company’s broader effort to shed noncore businesses and shore up its finances as it ramps up investment in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

But this latest move ramps up the pressure once again in world football's unprecedented civil war.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“Just like ramps and elevators help everyone, neurodiversity-affirming adjustments make the world more accessible for all of us.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

As Europe ramps up its rearmament drive, US aerospace giant Boeing is seeking a foothold in the emerging market for autonomous fighter aircraft, showcasing its capabilities at the Farnborough airshow this week.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

She wheeled around the house and neighborhood with very little difficulty, although buildings without ramps and inaccessible public transportation could really start her to fussing.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper