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the incessant step-by-step advance of the enemy's troops could no longer be resisted
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Here's how to clean these types of stains step-by-step.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Use our step-by-step guide to host an elegant winter dinner party, anchored by a one-of-a-kind theme your guests won’t forget.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Then, follow the step-by-step method below.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Step-by-step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step-by-step. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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