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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But both stopped short of naming any candidates who should step aside.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The 27-year-old Burmeister replaces DJ Zapata, who is stepping aside to spend more time with his young family.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
None of the remaining six Democratic candidates, who each polled at 5% or less, appeared willing to heed the calls to step aside.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But Thurmond criticized the call for candidates who have been trailing in polls to step aside.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The 27-year-old Burmeister replaces DJ Zapata, who is stepping aside to spend more time with his young family.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
None of the remaining six Democratic candidates, who each polled at 5% or less, appeared willing to heed the calls to step aside.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But Thurmond criticized the call for candidates who have been trailing in polls to step aside.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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