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Recent Examples of footstep
Cameron formerly served as McConnell's legal counsel and had been assumed by pundits to follow the longtime senator's footsteps as his potential heir apparent.
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent years, shows like The Culpo Sisters, The Family Stallone, and The Bradshaw Bunch have all attempted to follow in those high-heeled footsteps by building a series around famous(ish) sisters.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Neighboring cities taking action Prairie Village followed in Leawood’s footsteps, which established its rules for e-bikes and e-scooters in 2023.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent years, shows like The Culpo Sisters, The Family Stallone, and The Bradshaw Bunch have all attempted to follow in those high-heeled footsteps by building a series around famous(ish) sisters.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Neighboring cities taking action Prairie Village followed in Leawood’s footsteps, which established its rules for e-bikes and e-scooters in 2023.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footstep
Noun
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Barnes & Noble is expanding its physical footprint to reach more readers.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jaonaay represents part of a new wave of Thai artists reshaping T-pop’s global footprint.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Ultimate Detangler Extra Gentle takes it one step further, creating a paddle brush that’s delicate enough for thinning and damaged strands.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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