stepping in
Example Sentences
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He receives a stream of calls in his windowless office, stepping in and out to speak to teams hunched over screens in a command post.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
That decision threatened the port’s operation, triggering alarm among cruise lines and county leaders, as well as criticism of the county for not stepping in earlier to prevent the sale of the land.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Reeves also appeared on the social media app TikTok, writing in the caption: "I'm stepping in to make sure kids can still experience the little joys this summer."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
But artificial intelligence is stepping in on that synthesizing process.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
He smiles and introduces himself, explains that he is stepping in while our previous nurse clocks out for the night, and hands the paperwork over to my parents.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
