step aside
verb
stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside
: to withdraw from one's position or occupation : step down
Examples of step aside in a Sentence
a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over
the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust
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Former coach Jeremy Palmer had to step aside while dealing with some health issues.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
While Trump in many ways embodies the political establishment today, Zoomers were particularly disillusioned with Joe Biden's unwillingness to step aside and with his job performance, and many, particularly young men, seemed willing to give Trump another chance.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
That effort spent five consecutive frames on the ranking before stepping aside—just in time for this archival project to take its place.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
At the time, Sharpe was part of CBS’ football pregame show but temporarily stepped aside.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
While Trump in many ways embodies the political establishment today, Zoomers were particularly disillusioned with Joe Biden's unwillingness to step aside and with his job performance, and many, particularly young men, seemed willing to give Trump another chance.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
That effort spent five consecutive frames on the ranking before stepping aside—just in time for this archival project to take its place.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
At the time, Sharpe was part of CBS’ football pregame show but temporarily stepped aside.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for step aside
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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