stepping

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Earlier this week, councillor Yvonne Gagen said she was stepping down from leading West Lancashire Council, because politics had become "toxic".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Since stepping down from that role in late 2023, Wilcox-O’Hearn has served as the chief product officer at Shielded Labs, which helps advance Zcash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The next head of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, will be stepping into a job made considerably harder by this week’s inflation data.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Let’s also cheer the return of Mia Wasikowska, stepping back confidently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“It means he’s stepping up his pace. Now he’s courting the whole family,” Dad remarked.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck