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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Allen and Parnes’ book detail the significant early reservations Democrats had about Harris as a national candidate, even as these same operatives, donors and politicians wanted Biden to step aside.
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David Catanese, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One idea floated by some is for Trump to be the vice-presidential nominee, and then whoever serves as president could step aside after winning.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
His youngest son, Sebastian Duterte, holds the post but stepped aside to run for vice mayor.
—Aie Balagtas See, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
In 2008, a constitutional provision limiting presidents to a maximum of two terms forced Russia’s strongman, Vladimir Putin, to step aside.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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David Catanese, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One idea floated by some is for Trump to be the vice-presidential nominee, and then whoever serves as president could step aside after winning.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
His youngest son, Sebastian Duterte, holds the post but stepped aside to run for vice mayor.
—Aie Balagtas See, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
In 2008, a constitutional provision limiting presidents to a maximum of two terms forced Russia’s strongman, Vladimir Putin, to step aside.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 1 May. 2025.
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