footsteps
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It is bizarre to watch someone like Alan Ritchson follow in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Speaking about her daughters to the Telegraph in 2017, external, Law said: "They are both my colleagues in a way. They didn't follow in our footsteps, they rushed past us, trampling on us."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amplified the results last week of a favorable political poll that turned out to be fake, she was inadvertently following in the footsteps of conservative Detroit singer Kid Rock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 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
He had let go of Daniel but heard his footsteps behind him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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