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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The logjam created by Markey refusing to step aside is causing consternation in the delegation, long plagued by internal divisions and jealousies.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
As is typical in such instances, Martinez did not give a reason for stepping aside.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Some market watchers have called out the company’s AI efforts as half-baked, and one research firm called for Tim Cook to step aside, despite a historically strong track record.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 July 2025
Though Infantino encouraged Trump to step aside to let the team celebrate in the spotlight, the president stayed put.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
As is typical in such instances, Martinez did not give a reason for stepping aside.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Some market watchers have called out the company’s AI efforts as half-baked, and one research firm called for Tim Cook to step aside, despite a historically strong track record.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 July 2025
Though Infantino encouraged Trump to step aside to let the team celebrate in the spotlight, the president stayed put.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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