rise to

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to respond adequately to (the demands of something, esp a testing challenge)

Example Sentences

“Now we see the idea that there are ‘fit’ people and there are ‘unfit’ people — there’s a bit of the idea of ‘survival of the fittest,’ that those who have natural immunity will rise to the top and will survive; and for those who before needed to be coddled by the state, that will no longer be an option.”

From Los Angeles Times

In L.A., however, ICE agents were seizing people because of their ethnicity, language, physical location, and evident occupation—none of which, alone or combined, gives rise to a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

From Slate

With defence spending set to rise to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 - and an ambition to reach 3% - the government says the DIS is a long-term investment in both security and a high-growth economy.

From BBC

Even if Christine’s daily coverage was often buried on a page deep in the section, surrounded by handicapping and small-type results, Christine would rise to the occasion and give you a well crafted non-obvious story.

From Los Angeles Times

If Reform does manage to get into government, and four years out from a general election it is still a very big "if", some of the party's would-be MPs may find fewer opportunities to rise to the highest levels of politics.

From BBC

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