How to Use step-in in a Sentence
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His step-in triple was one of the game’s ultimate weapons.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
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Choose from a big assortment of women's styles like easy step-in slides.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Another upgrade is sliding doors and a lower step-in height.
—Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
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The easy step-in style, which makes these a great pick for slipping on and off in the TSA line.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
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Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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The vehicle has a flat floor, a low step-in height, Braille, grab bars and screen-reader compatibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Unlike the shoes of the 80s, which required several runs to break in stiff materials and mold to your feet, today’s shoes feel plush and comfortable on step-in.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
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The vehicle features a roomier cabin than a traditional car and accessibility features such as a flat floor and low step-in height.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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For running, the development process would apply an easy step-in and step-out element, plus a lightweight platform — but that doesn’t add much weight to the shoe, as Hosford described it.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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As the name suggests, the Cloudpulse Next Sneakers are known for their pillowy step-in comfort designed to keep your feet energized and supported right out of the box.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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When Wembanyama was on the floor, Edwards repeatedly fired off largely open step-in triples against the Frenchman’s drop pick-and-roll coverage.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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The new generation retails for $160 and promises an upgrade in shape and structure, a new sockliner for easy step-in, as well as a wider opening for a broader, more inclusive fit.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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After careful consideration of features like low step-in height, wide passenger doors and flat load floors, the Toyota Sienna Woodland was the clear choice.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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The first generation of step-in bindings from other brands, like Shimano, K2, and Burton, had also phased out, and everyone was riding two-strap bindings.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
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Among Intuit founder Scott Cook's three kids is equestrian show jumper Karl, who competed in the Summer Olympics 2024 as a step-in for Kent Farrington and took home a silver medal alongside teammates McLain Ward and Laura Kraut.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
- I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class.
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The next step in this process could come soon.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Is this where the Kings step in?
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Crew stepped in and pulled both guys off the plane for a bit.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
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This is a key step in my sales funnel.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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But will anyone step in to save it?
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Her 23-year-old boyfriend tried to step in.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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That’s where scammers try to step in.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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As the stock sold off, big money stepped in.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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His team steps in where others have stepped out.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors stepped in to save strangers.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Good on the fans for stepping in, though.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Don’t sweat it; now’s the time for the best linen shirts to step in.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2023
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That’s where chartreuse steps in.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
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The framework deal is the first step in what will be a long process.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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In that game, Griner took a big step in the league record books.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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His stage was drenched in red light and full of dancers on the steps in front of him.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
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Work through these five steps in order, since each one sets up the next.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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This is where Hidonix steps in.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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But that’s where Whittle would step in.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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The team has taken its first step in making a deep run.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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When spring weather can’t make up its mind, this sweater and shorts set steps in.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
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What happens if someone sees them alone and steps in?
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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There are 16 steps in the city’s pay structure.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
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Perez stepped in front of the cameraman to block his path.
—Sheridan Hendrix, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
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Kish stepped in to offer words of comfort.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Try to perform these steps in the morning and in the evening.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Apr. 2026
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Always in the right place at the right time, Garth steps in.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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Bankruptcy, or maybe my dad will step in.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2025
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