footsteps

Example Sentences

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Our ability to move confidently relies on subtle cues from our environment, such as hearing our own footsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

This viewpoint, too, was carefully challenged by the King, who said he himself had served with "immense pride" in the Royal Navy, following in "the naval footsteps" of his father, the late Duke of Edinburgh.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

My aunt’s voice drifts out from the kitchen as she hears my footsteps pounding the stairs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse