step

Example Sentences

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"Oil pricing and jet fuel pricing has had a material effect on cost structures, so we took the proactive step of reducing approximately 12% of our flight capacity," Bezuidenhout told BBC Radio 4 on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re asking us to step on our client’s IP and essentially put our entire careers at risk.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is the first step in a negotiation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s the first real indicator that the VA is willing to step up and get that chapel restored, which frankly I think is their responsibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I recovered my step, hoping he hadn’t noticed the hesitation.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu