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step

[step] / stɛp /


NOUN
one level of stairs
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Here’s an interesting step they’re taking to store it safely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

In a Truth Social post, the president said the Apple-Intel partnership was the latest step in U.S. help for Intel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

That is perhaps one key difference to this shindig, apart from the obvious step up in excitement from a Euros to their first World Cup in 28 years.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

President Donald Trump signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran Wednesday evening, marking an important step toward winding down months of hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Every step of my application had felt like a dare, an endeavor I’d taken on because graduation was approaching and my preference for parties over academics had left me with poor grades and no plans.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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