take steps

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Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The project to return the American oystercatcher to the East Coast aptly illustrates the theme of this hope-filled book: Determine the causes of a species’ decline, take steps to counter them, then stand back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The groups say travellers should take steps including removing sensitive information from phones and keeping friends and family updated about their plans when travelling.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The ramifications of the shortage, and subsequent price spikes, are pushing countries in Asia to take steps that can make it worse for others.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Over time, Barack and I would take steps in this direction, hanging more abstract art and works by African American artists on the walls, for example, and mixing contemporary furniture in with the antiques.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama