stepped
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Wednesday’s meeting is under particular scrutiny as the BI undergoes a leadership transition following the departure of long-serving Gov. Perry Warjiyo, who stepped down in July citing personal reasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Beard, whose beats carried hits like "La Grange" and "Sharp Dressed Man," had stepped back from touring last year after suffering unspecified health issues.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
As they retreated from music into grief, their Uncle Bob stepped in to help them finish what his brother Cecil had started — the Womack Sisters’ first album.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
After years of impasse between states, the federal government has stepped in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
My coat I was wearing already, but I took my hat from its hook and stepped out into the corridor.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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