step

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"They allow police to step in at an early stage to prevent harm and disrupt organisations while we investigate," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced its own filing, as both companies look to raise the massive sums needed to expand.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He quirked a smile at me, a teasing smile that made me draw my hands off the chair and take a tiny step back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu