footsteps

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Incumbent Newsom is believed to have his eyes on the White House in 2028, following in the footsteps of one Ronald Reagan, who occupied the governor's mansion from 1967 to 1975.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Following not exactly in the recent footsteps of “Adults” and “I Love L.A.,”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The films follow in the footsteps of “Iron Lung” a self-produced sci-fi/horror film made by YouTube creator Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach that was a box-office smash after being released in January.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Now the Brazilians are dreaming Fonseca will follow in Kuerten's footsteps and win the Coupe des Mousquetaires next weekend.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I sat absolutely still, trying to listen to the creakings that might mean footsteps.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff