footsteps
Example Sentences
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William wants to follow in the footsteps of family members by joining the armed forces and some of his friends signed up at 16.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
William even feels inspired to follow in his brother’s footsteps when his own big day comes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Apple investors almost certainly are far better off for it — and Cook’s successor, John Ternus, would do well to follow in his footsteps.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
Coogler told the audience "Black Panther III" will follow T'Challa's son as he comes of age and follows in his father's superhero-sized footsteps.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
As their footsteps retreated, I sagged backward against the cool stone in relief, only to stand back up abruptly as something dug into my back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
