stepping in
Example Sentences
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“But I knew Fred could do it. And he did it. He deserves a lot of credit for stepping in quickly, without advance notice, and doing a great job.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Some states are stepping in to address the issue.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The strategy so far employed has been a kind of financial engineering, with the Treasury department on Wednesday stepping in to buy back government debt, boosting demand for bonds and lowering borrowing rates.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Companies both new and established are stepping in with other options at a range of price points, from fractional jet ownership and jet-pooling services, to programs that let you book private terminals at major airports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Marcus looked at Dad and said, “Paul. Thank you for stepping in and being such a great father to Zoe when I couldn’t. I’m so grateful.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
