footstep
noun
foot·step
ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 
Examples of footstep in a Sentence
She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal.
It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.
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The strategy is a sensible one, and other schools should follow in Columbia’s footsteps.
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The Editors, National Review, 28 July 2025
The program follows in the footsteps of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, who are in the process of launching their own Drone as First Responder program, and other major departments nationwide like the New York Police Department.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Kirk follows in the footsteps of his fellow right-leaning influencer and new Fox contributor Brett Cooper, 23, who debuted as a commentator on the network in June.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The 35-year-old Wagner follows in the footsteps of former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, another athlete who became a limited partner in the Storm last year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 28 July 2025
The program follows in the footsteps of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, who are in the process of launching their own Drone as First Responder program, and other major departments nationwide like the New York Police Department.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Kirk follows in the footsteps of his fellow right-leaning influencer and new Fox contributor Brett Cooper, 23, who debuted as a commentator on the network in June.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The 35-year-old Wagner follows in the footsteps of former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, another athlete who became a limited partner in the Storm last year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footstep. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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