stepped in
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepped in last week in an attempt to calm the bond market by announcing bigger buybacks of long-dated U.S. government debt starting next month.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Archie Foundation, which provides support to babies, children and families during a hospital stay or after a bereavement, has now stepped in to cover the £600 cost.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
On Wednesday — a week after Pazsitzky’s episode dropped — Segura stepped in to host the show and share his side of the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
They ultimately decided the security risks were too great, and the UK stepped in to host the competition in Liverpool.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
It opened silently, and as she stepped in, she felt Pet’s presence accumulate, the loudness of it growling through the floorboards and into the soles of her feet.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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