footsteps
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Born Jan. 6, 1958, in New York, Bryce followed in the footsteps of his actor parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
As well as following in Ivanisevic's footsteps in reaching the semi-finals, Fery is also the lowest-ranked player to make the last four at the All England Club since the Croat in 2001.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In his 20s, he applied to become a firefighter several times, following in an older brother’s footsteps, but couldn’t pass the entrance exam, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
In a moment when Black Americans’ voting rights seem under threat, state Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Fla., finds herself aiming to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors and mentors.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Twenty minutes later, through the closed bathroom door, Sam could hear his mother's footsteps coming up the stairs.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
