footsteps

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Lennon won seven major honours under O'Neill at Parkhead in a trophy-laden spell as a player, before following in his former boss' footsteps, himself becoming manager in 2010.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In doing so, it would create a powerful incentive for others to follow in their footsteps and potentially reap a lucrative payday.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Pratt is following in the footsteps of those before him who’ve leveraged their reality TV fame into political careers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

“Opal—” There were footsteps coming up the tower.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff