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step

[step] / stɛp /


NOUN
one level of stairs
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"This would be a significant and symbolic first step towards reparatory justice," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

By revealing how vitamin A signaling and thyroid hormones help shape the retina, scientists have taken another step toward understanding vision at its earliest stages and potentially finding ways to restore it when disease strikes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

It was a big step, but one she felt she needed to take if she wanted to make her television dreams a reality.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The EU sees greater cooperation with Canada as the first step in building a broader alliance of like-minded global democratic allies, like Australia and Japan, to increase economic security and independence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Evelyn adds, “Deep breaths, focus, take your time. One step, then another.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

“Moving sooner in smaller steps while inflation expectations are anchored has a better chance of succeeding without adverse impact on the labor market or economic growth,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Some experts expect car companies to take steps to block aftermarket systems like this one in future vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

"I need help to wash, dress and use the bathroom. I can only walk a few steps with help. I cannot eat or drink, everything has to go through my feeding tube," she added.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

They argue the city is responsible for nuisance conditions on public property because it promoted the area as a viewing destination and didn’t take steps to address residents’ complaints.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

He stumbled down the rickety front steps, catching his balance on the banister.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

The missiles flew about 250 kilometres, and "South Korea and the United States are conducting a detailed analysis of their exact specifications", Seoul's military said, adding it had stepped up surveillance of possible additional launches.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

“It was a gigantic undertaking,” she wrote of staging the exhibit, adding that she had stepped in to help McGee realize his “dream-come-true project.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Sunday, 4 October: Another player stepped on Hurts' left calf during Philadelphia's defeat by the Los Angeles Rams, although he completed the game.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The SEC’s Enforcement Division also went through a leadership transition when Margaret Ryan stepped down as director in March, to be replaced by David Woodcock less than a month later.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

As Betsie and I stepped out with Father between us, a murmur of horror greeted the sight of “Haarlem’s Grand Old Man” being led to prison.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

In response, Nature Minister Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said the government was "stepping in to help" having seen thousands of members of the public give their support for a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Montana, currently chief strategy officer, succeeds Mark Kempa, who is stepping down after more than 25 years at the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“The younger caregiver population is stepping into roles that could last 10 to 15 years, and the damage is unrecoverable. It’s mind-blowing.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

While a changed Congress could see US lawmakers more outspoken in support of the alliance, the direction of travel is already set with Europe stepping up efforts to take more responsibility for its defence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

On the contrary, when he pictured her stepping into nothingness, re-living that moment he’d already re-lived so many times already, he thought she’d had an excited expression on her face.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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