Then they step up their dreams as they tend to reach the original targets.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul KalamCulture of ExcellenceEnglish phrasal verb
step up
To take more responsibility or increase effort.
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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul KalamCulture of ExcellenceAlong with UN Women, I am issuing a call to action for countries, companies, and institutions globally to step up and become champions for paid parental leave.
Anne HathawayPaid Family LeaveA company, Digital Reasoning, out of Tennessee stepped up to the plate.
Ashton KutcherThe Pursuit of HappinessAnd as husbands, and fathers, and brothers, we have to step up because every girl's life matters.
Barack ObamaThe People of IndiaHow did this affect the woman you stepped up for?
Emma WatsonHeForShe ImpactUs, when our allies stepped up to support us after nine eleven.
Kamala HarrisFight For The DreamWe need to step up, come together, and ensure that our children's future is bright.
Melania TrumpChildren's WelfareOur world is transforming, and if girls and women don't step up now, they're gonna be left behind.
Reshma SaujaniBe Brave Not Perfect