- past progressive of ramp.
Example Sentences
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The company said it was ramping up its engagements in new markets and signaled “strong customer interest” in its lithium-metal battery technology from the military, aerospace, and government sectors.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Later in September, Laxamana described being put straight to work as the number of cattle milk samples was ramping up.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2024
France said it was ramping up its work with Jordan because Gazans were dying of hunger and disease.
From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Travis Perkins said it was ramping up cost-cutting efforts to try to save about £35m a year, as trading was set to remain difficult in the year ahead.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024
He was ramping up and down in his cage, coughing, and blowing his nose, and spluttering with rage.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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