Examples of ramp-up in a Sentence
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The hurricane’s incredible ramp-up fits with a pattern scientists are following with concern.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2023
This decision came after Ford slowed its EV ramp-up in July, instead shifting its investment into commercial vehicles and hybrids.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2023
The company recently finalized an agreement with Microsoft to provide at least 50 megawatts of electricity—enough for a factory or data center—after a one-year ramp-up period.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2023
On the other hand, there was the ramp-up for Saturday Night Live’s return, resulting in three current cast members and this week’s host making appearances on NBC shows — not to mention the three alumni and two former writers who guested across late night this week.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2023
The ramp-up is notable for Trump, who held just four campaign events in the past month.
—Mark Murray, NBC News, 21 Sep. 2023
As the race enters its traditional ramp-up after Labor Day, the former president has largely skipped holding town halls or participating in many of the state's cherished campaign traditions, but has not paid a price so far.
—Thomas Beaumont and Hannah Fingerhut, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
With the race entering its traditional ramp-up after Labor Day, Trump has largely skipped holding town halls or participating in many of the state’s cherished campaign traditions, but has not paid a price so far.
—Thomas Beaumont and Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
Despite his struggles, Blach remained with the Orioles into 2020, suffering an elbow injury in the summer camp ramp-up out of the coronavirus shutdown that necessitated Tommy John elbow reconstruction and getting released soon after.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2023
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2023
This decision came after Ford slowed its EV ramp-up in July, instead shifting its investment into commercial vehicles and hybrids.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2023
The company recently finalized an agreement with Microsoft to provide at least 50 megawatts of electricity—enough for a factory or data center—after a one-year ramp-up period.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2023
On the other hand, there was the ramp-up for Saturday Night Live’s return, resulting in three current cast members and this week’s host making appearances on NBC shows — not to mention the three alumni and two former writers who guested across late night this week.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2023
The ramp-up is notable for Trump, who held just four campaign events in the past month.
—Mark Murray, NBC News, 21 Sep. 2023
As the race enters its traditional ramp-up after Labor Day, the former president has largely skipped holding town halls or participating in many of the state's cherished campaign traditions, but has not paid a price so far.
—Thomas Beaumont and Hannah Fingerhut, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
With the race entering its traditional ramp-up after Labor Day, Trump has largely skipped holding town halls or participating in many of the state’s cherished campaign traditions, but has not paid a price so far.
—Thomas Beaumont and Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
Despite his struggles, Blach remained with the Orioles into 2020, suffering an elbow injury in the summer camp ramp-up out of the coronavirus shutdown that necessitated Tommy John elbow reconstruction and getting released soon after.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near ramp-up
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“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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