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as in visits
to make a brief visit
I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class
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as in substitutes
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties
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Recent Examples of steps in
The Administration already has taken significant steps in those areas.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some steps in the report can presumably be accomplished quickly, and may indeed improve America’s health, even if modestly.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Textbooks often depict the final snapshot of the 101st Airborne paratroopers leading students up the school steps in 1957 as the finale to the desegregation crisis in Little Rock.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Next steps in testing Right now, people must breathe into a bag for accurate results.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
But with hard work and lots of encouragement from his parents, Christian took his first steps in June with the help of a walker and leg braces.
—Hope Hodge Seck, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Vizcarra returns after grabbing 15 passes for 288 yards a year ago, and junior Andre Longoria steps in to provide depth.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Vice President of Development Chris Meyer said The Port typically steps in on a demolition project when public support is needed because a structure is no longer stable.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some steps in the report can presumably be accomplished quickly, and may indeed improve America’s health, even if modestly.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Textbooks often depict the final snapshot of the 101st Airborne paratroopers leading students up the school steps in 1957 as the finale to the desegregation crisis in Little Rock.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Next steps in testing Right now, people must breathe into a bag for accurate results.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
But with hard work and lots of encouragement from his parents, Christian took his first steps in June with the help of a walker and leg braces.
—Hope Hodge Seck, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Vizcarra returns after grabbing 15 passes for 288 yards a year ago, and junior Andre Longoria steps in to provide depth.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Vice President of Development Chris Meyer said The Port typically steps in on a demolition project when public support is needed because a structure is no longer stable.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps in
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Many people struggle to keep their health details organized, especially when doctor visits pile up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The transfer from Tulsa blessed with a nice arm and fast feet has engineered two consecutive victories and will start his third consecutive game on Saturday night when Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo visits Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference opener.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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But experts warn that the risks for sudden, dramatic drops in price remain.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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In another sketch, a woman who may be Baker herself stands in the middle of a room filled with books, handing an eager young girl—perhaps the artist, one Jeanette Harris— a volume with the title Book of Famous Women.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tom, by contrast, argues for a more imaginative reconstruction of what has been lost, the kind of history that fills in silences.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cooler weather fills in behind the front Thursday, becoming drier into the weekend.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The move sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and marked the end of one of the most successful independent runs in modern history.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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No starter has allowed more than two runs in any game in that span.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some fans got the impression that Hurts took over the play calls from first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The technique calls for a player to use his fist to strike the ball at a downward angle, out and away from the body.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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