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In November, Twitter announced on its blog that it was stepping up its efforts to combat abuse by expanding the mute function to cover phrases or conversations and allowing users to report when they see others being abused online (go.nature.com/2it4hxc).com/2it4hxc
Mr. Kan applauded the central bank Wednesday, saying its action showed it was "stepping up efforts to fight deflation".
The bank's warning last February that it was stepping up its loan provision at its Household International division in the U.S. was seen as one of the first signs of the global subprime crisis.
The administration said it was stepping up its scrutiny.
The country said it was stepping up its response on Friday after fourth victim died and the number of people infected with the disease rose to 41.
As it admitted responsibility for the accident, Consolidated Edison announced that it was stepping up its inspections of the city's 250,000 manholes and utility boxes.
"It's stepping into the unknown," she says.
It is stepping up the ante when asking has failed.
