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In 1978, Carter wasn't aware that IRS leadership was upping enforcement against segregation academies.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

Kim was featured in a press conference with Greg Norman at the Saudi International earlier this year when LIV Golf announced it was upping its investment in the Asian Tour to $300 million this year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2022

In October, Naval Sea Systems Command announced that it was upping the ante when it approved a prototype 3D-printed metal drain strainer for installation on the Naval Station Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2018

Emanuel last week announced he was upping the city's tourism goal to 55 million visitors annually by 2020; 46.3 million visited in 2012.

From Chicago Tribune • Jan. 26, 2014

She was upping her game in other ways, too—especially when it came to gathering intelligence.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield