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Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When the wildfires come, who will step in but California’s renowned firefighting agency, CalFire?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Acquisitions have long been a fixture of Berkshire’s strategy, too, and the Taylor Morrison agreement marks an important first step in showcasing Abel’s skills as a dealmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Advancing to the French Open round of 16 for the first time would require the opposite, Osaka toiling through another step in her return to form after giving birth to her daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

And now...looking into Grammy’s denim-blue eyes, I feel lucky that I never had to weather a storm alone—and that Grammy and Papa Joseph were there to step in when my mother stepped out.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt