stepping
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The Ohio congressman will replace House Speaker Mike Johnson, who announced he was stepping down from leadership after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in last week's elections.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Miran, a top White House economic adviser whom Trump installed on the board last year, dissented in favor of easier policy at all six meetings he attended before stepping down in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Harrington eventually told Brooks: "I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There's a lack of speed going into the challenge and he's stepping into the tackle. Confirming a reckless challenge."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
So the fast-casual Mediterranean chain created a new role as a stepping stone to help them get there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
And the girl, who had wanted nothing more in all her life than for someone, anyone, to say such a thing to her, nodded, stepping back down onto the creaking floor.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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