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

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

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

The seconds passed like hours, until suddenly I heard footsteps.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan