footsteps

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It was another smoggy day for Trump in the Chinese capital, although cooler than Thursday, when Xi greeted Trump at the footsteps of Tiananmen Square with a lavish state welcome.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Kevin Monsalvo, 26, has followed in the footsteps of Granados and said things are different for him since he learned more about the organism threatened with extinction.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

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

Ternus called it an “incredible honor” to follow in Cook’s footsteps and touted Apple’s product road map, but was coy about details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Behind her, she heard footsteps, and her heart began to race.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny