- present participle of step.
stepping
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The footage showed the army sentinel on duty stepping towards Hegseth's group and shouting: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
A founding-era member of English pop-rock band Duran Duran is stepping away from the gig.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
He had advised clients at the start of the year to broaden exposure by stepping into interest-rate sensitive areas.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
The job of humanity is to keep stepping forward with all the care and foresight it can muster in the name of civilization, which at last report is known to exist on one planet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
“Threats, yes,” she said, dropping her voice low and stepping closer.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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