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step in

[step-in] / ˈstɛpˌɪn /


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A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos—a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction—was announced this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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 evidence suggests that the human role is narrowing at each step in the AI development process," the company said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Signing Curry marks a major step in Li-Ning's push to become an international brand, alongside other Chinese sportswear labels like Anta.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Did somebody step in that bat guano in the other room?”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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