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step in

[step-in] / ˈstɛpˌɪn /


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These mergers are thought to be an important step in the formation of supermassive black holes after galaxies collide and combine.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Building AI agents for businesses is a big step in Meta’s gradual broadening from its core business of selling ads targeted at consumers to one that offers subscriptions and sells services to enterprise customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Signing Curry marks a major step in Li-Ning's push to become an international brand, alongside other Chinese sportswear labels like Anta.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s only a step in the process of creating an AI megacorporation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“I was going to step in, in a minute,” the man behind them says.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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