Sentence examples for stepped up tried from inspiring English sources

I took advantage of my one-on-one opportunities and when they stepped up, tried to find the open man.

But as traditional labor unions have steadily declined in size and power, groups like the Freelancers Union, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance and Domestic Workers United have stepped up, trying to give collective voice and power to often-marginalized workers.

"I'm just stepping up, trying to make some noise, and get others to step up," he told The Times recently.

Or, if you want to go just one step up, try places like Grand Central Market; the Farmer's Market at Union Square; or Eataly, Mario Batali's delightfully varied Italian food court.

As more people are taking notice of the importance of preschool, the government has stepped up and tried to start programs.

The guys started to approach us in a heated manner, and I stepped up and tried to tell everybody to chill the fuck out and go their separate ways.

The movement mimics one of those rubber mallets that gets handed out at carnivals, when you have stepped up to try the strength test.

But two state senators have stepped up to try to fill in the blank.

Art teachers and artists, one by one, stepped up to try out the company's Phthalo Blue, Bone Black and Hannah Yellow.

Hitz deliberately dug his studs into the turf – and swivelled a few times for maximum impact – just before Modeste stepped up to try to give the home side the lead.

Compared with those pioneers of motoring, I had several advantages when I stepped up to try my hand at starting a brand-new Model T. For one, I'm no neophyte.