footsteps

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This fortune-telling exercise follows in the footsteps of South Africa's unforgettable Paul the Octopus in 2010.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The films follow in the footsteps of “Iron Lung” a self-produced sci-fi/horror film made by YouTube creator Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach that was a box-office smash after being released in January.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Head coach Luis Enrique follows in the footsteps of Bob Paisley, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane in becoming just the fifth manager to win three Champions League/European Cup titles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Zoe faces the additional burden of having do all that while following in her sisters’ footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Twenty minutes later, through the closed bathroom door, Sam could hear his mother's footsteps coming up the stairs.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry