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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So Syl opened the door, stepped aside, and invited them in.
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
McConnell, 84, was the longest-serving Senate leader in history before stepping aside from that role while finishing his final term, which ends in January.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
His latest champion, Iceman – which was released at the same time as another two complete projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour – has yet to step aside from the uppermost spot.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
McConnell, 84, was the longest-serving Senate leader in history before stepping aside from that role while finishing his final term, which ends in January.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
His latest champion, Iceman – which was released at the same time as another two complete projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour – has yet to step aside from the uppermost spot.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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 23 Jun. 2026.
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