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footstep

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌstep

Definition of footstep

as in footprint

the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footstep Those are some big footsteps to follow in, but at the film‘s Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday, Edgar-Jones said the intention was not to compete with the past film. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The Mesa Public Library’s new card follows in the footsteps of similar partnerships between Jay-Z and the Brooklyn Public Library and Laufey and the Reykjavik City Library, among others. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 Kylie Jenner is following in her big sister Kim Kardashian’s footsteps and trying out acting. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 Clinkunbroomer had served eight years in the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his death — following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footstep

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Given the larger footprint and tech overhaul, expect a slight bump over the outgoing model's starting prices, which start at US$29,700, while the Tucson Hybrid begins at $31,300, before destination charges and depending on the pricing basis.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
The United States should instead defend a narrower set of core interests with a smaller military footprint, more diplomacy, more alternatives, and more partners.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

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