Sentence examples for were stepped from inspiring English sources
noun
An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
Inevitably, toes were stepped on.
Patrols were stepped up at smaller airports around the county.
During World War II, these efforts were stepped up.
Transmissions were "stepped on," or interrupted by other transmissions.
When classes resumed after the holiday, police patrols were stepped up near schools.
Buildings on the perimeter of the site were stepped down in size and height, to harmonize with the surrounding neighborhood.
Spending on health care has received a boost since efforts to provide insurance for all were stepped up in 2009.
In 2012 the sanctions were stepped up when the EU and US joined in – crippling Iran economy.
After the air campaign began in January, preparations for a possible ground attack in Iraq were stepped up.
For example, the water organ at the Villa d'Este, Tivoli (1549), played only when certain pavement stones were stepped on.
Across the Channel UK Border forces were stepped up in Dover, with immigration minister James Brokenshire telling reporters that authorities were extensively screening arrivals.
