stepped-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stepped-up
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Le Caillec said he was “very confident” that the company will see strong returns on the stepped-up investments it plans to make in categories including marketing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
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 stepped-up security at Scientology buildings appeared to dissuade three teens who approached the building while a Times reporter observed a Hollywood location on Sunday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 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
Nonetheless, revival in the European economies remains essential to stepped-up growth.
From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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