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But despite this ramp-up in tensions and Monday’s losses, investors remain bullish on the broader picture ahead for equities. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 While soccer fans wait on the return of Swanson, Wilson has been patient with herself in her ramp-up to get her game back to best-in-the-world level in the lead-up to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026 The ramp-up has been welcome among exhibitors looking for more breadth and depth of content to buoy the box office. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 Amid that ramp-up of investments, researchers also revealed some significant tension. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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