footsteps

Example Sentences

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Cal is reluctant to follow in his father’s footsteps, but it is what the two have in common that most divides them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The “Office” star on his pursuit of comedy, following in Conan O’Brien’s footsteps at Harvard and his friendship with Mindy Kaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Cook warned that Chinese AI founders "would be well advised to think twice before following in Manus' footsteps".

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

He won the PGA Tour's prestigious Players Championship last month and is looking to follow in the footsteps of McIlroy and Scheffler, who did the double in 2025 and 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Finally, his footsteps pad away, softer and softer, until he opens and closes the door to his own room.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse