stepped-up

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Shares were falling over 8% in extended trading Tuesday after the company came up short with its guidance and discussed stepped-up AI investments of its own.

From MarketWatch

Because of the stepped-up pace of data-center construction, Micron decided to accelerate work on ID2, the second fab.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran is likely to respond to a stepped-up U.S. crackdown by seizing tankers carrying oil from U.S. allies in the region or even by mining the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow exit from the Persian Gulf through which as much as 25% of the world’s petroleum supply passes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seattle needs some stepped-up production from running back Kenneth Walker III, who was so-so in the championship game.

From Los Angeles Times

The prime minister plans new tax breaks alongside stepped-up defense and industrial spending, all adding to Japan’s colossal debt.

From The Wall Street Journal