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step in

[step-in] / ˈstɛpˌɪn /


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"They allow police to step in at an early stage to prevent harm and disrupt organisations while we investigate," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

These mergers are thought to be an important step in the formation of supermassive black holes after galaxies collide and combine.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“GM, we expect, will step in to ensure production resumes,” he said in a note to clients Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The first step in becoming comfortable with cadences is to start identifying them in music that is very familiar to you.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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