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stepped (on)

verb

past tense of step (on)
as in ran over

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  1. ran over
  2. ran down
Verb
  • When leadership looks for savings, the instinct is to hunt for programs that ran over budget.
    — Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Canadian fan event ran over the weekend through Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ran over
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  • Gold buttons ran down the front placket of the dress, which Obama complemented with gold rings, earrings and ear cuffs.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Team investment helped when the league and union’s initial $100 million fund ran down, and flag participation declined, in the early 2010s.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ran down
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“Stepped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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