step in

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OTTAWA—Canada unveiled a deal to sell liquefied natural gas to Germany, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s effort to capitalize on its oil-and-gas reserves and position the country as an energy superpower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Floyd’s brother, Terrence Floyd, spoke with “Breakfast Club” host Loren LoRosa after the roast aired and said that he expected Hart to step in and tell Hinchcliffe he’d gone too far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“While markets certainly will continue to rise and fall, the pain threshold where policymakers step in to support collapsing markets is probably lower than it used to be,” they said in the note.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

As well as the physical benefit, it should allow Sinner to step in and take the ball early as he likes.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They step in as my mom shushes Jonesy.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell