stepped-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stepped-up
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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China, which has stepped up cooperation with regional governments in recent years to crack down on scam networks, has acknowledged the geographical shift.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
One recent Friday, Leonidas Georgiou, 36, stepped up to the kiosk, brimming with enthusiasm.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Meanwhile, it is still rolling out new products, trying to stand out in the supermarket frozen aisle, and has stepped up efforts to clean up its finances and regulatory disclosures.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
But that should take nothing away from Antonelli, who has stepped up his level this season in dramatic fashion.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
I stepped up to help her, but before I got there the umbrella blew inside out.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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