footsteps

Example Sentences

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"A country like India, for instance, is very unsure whether it can follow in the footsteps of China," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

McAfee didn’t initially follow in his father’s footsteps.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers star Antonio Freeman, felt pressure to follow in his footsteps, but his secret love for soccer won.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"Following in the footsteps of her dad, Andy, was something she had always dreamed of doing, and seeing her achieve that ambition filled us both with immense pride," their statement added.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

As the guard’s footsteps died away down the corridor, I leaned against the cold metal of the door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom