"Today,in the face of violence from those who would only destroy, Iraqis took a step forward in the hard work of building up their country.

VOA: special.2010.03.13

On Thursday, health ministers and senior officials from East Asia agreed to step up monitoring and prevention efforts against swine flu.

VOA: standard.2009.05.08

"That is why we are going to need your help," "We'll need young people like you to step up.

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More important than that, it is a chance for China to step up its interaction with the rest of the world."

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The United States wants South Africa to step up its leadership role in Africa, particularly in the area of trade.

VOA: standard.2009.08.08

In response, the insurgents have promised to step up attacks on diplomats, members of the Afghan government, lawmakers,NATO forces and foreign contractors.

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Step it up! Look alive out there. The good thing about Vietnam is there was alwayssomeplace to go.

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We are going to keep on working to get this done,with Democrats, I hope with Republicans, anybody who is willing to step up,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman and advisor to President Mahmoud Abbas, however,said Palestinian leaders want Mr.Obama to step up the pressure on Israel.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

The Palestinians say they are hoping for an announcement that Washington will step up the pressure on Israel to halt construction in the settlements.

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The Thai government said it will step up security at the summit later this month.

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But Asian markets Monday were up, following word Sunday that the United Arab Emirates' Central Bank in Abu Dhabi would step in to help Dubai World.

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"I think the president did step up his criticism of the Iranian regime,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.23

President Umaru Yar'Adua has come under pressure to step up his anti-graft drive in one of the world's most tainted countries since he came to power in 2007.

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