Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence

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But there was nary a peep of dissent in Dove Valley on the Broncos’ first ramp-up day of training camp Wednesday, even as negotiation season intensifies in the NFL. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 July 2025 The county Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to launch a know-your-rights training program to provide information to small businesses and workers amid the Trump administration’s ramp-up in immigration enforcement operations, particularly in workplaces. Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025 Despite these challenges, a $295 million equity raise has provided the company with some leeway, and optimistic analysts view this ramp-up as a stepping stone towards profitability. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 In roughly one week, Nabers will officially begin the ramp-up to his sophomore campaign in training camp. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ramp-up

Word History

Etymology

derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramp-up was in 1980

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“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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