stepped-up
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stepped-up
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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With fans travelling between the three nations to watch matches, stepped-up US immigration enforcement efforts could create logistical headaches and inflame already frayed nerves.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The company said the loss was primarily driven by stepped-up investment in development and related infrastructure for the rocket.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
Iran has stepped-up its attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, effectively shutting the world’s most important energy transport route.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
But revival in the European economies remains essential to stepped-up growth.
From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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