stepped-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stepped-up
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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In response to the outbreak, the United States on Monday announced stepped-up screening procedures for air passengers coming from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The company said that those efforts, along with stepped-up marketing and menu updates, are helping McDonald’s continue to draw increasingly shaky consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
AT&T’s free cash flow was $2.5 billion in the first quarter, down from $3.1 billion a year before, reflecting the company’s stepped-up investments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Guterres called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution and said his personal envoy, Jean Arnault, was travelling to the region to support them.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
To attack and to overcome growing crime and lawlessness, I think we must have a stepped-up program to help modernize and strengthen our local police forces.
From State of the Union Address by Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
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