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step in

[step-in] / ˈstɛpˌɪn /


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Bernstein analyst Mark Newman believes quantum is “set to become the next important step in computing.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Ford’s May announcement “was a significant first step in diversifying away from its traditional auto-manufacturing business,” said Garrett Nelson, an analyst with CFRA.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

She began the tournament without a kit sponsor, while a Polish drinks company had to step in and help cover her accommodation costs for an extended stay in the French capital.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos—a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction—was announced this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It never quite rivalled those institutions, but this was still a significant step in the spread of learning in England.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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