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stepping (on)

verb

present participle of step (on)

as in running over

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For example, a San Diego County man was sentenced to two years in prison in 2024 for deliberately running over and killing a 17-year-old Bichon Frise mix named Benny during a fit of road rage.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

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The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
The buttons running down the front placket of the sweater were unbuttoned toward the top but closed at the bust line.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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