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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stutter-steps
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026 -
The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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When the inevitable final showdown comes to pass, where Liborio must defeat a more prepared opponent inside the ring, the story sidesteps the image of a girlfriend near the ropes acting as the ultimate motivation for the fighter to get up and win even if the cards were stacked against him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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His clever autofictional dodge sidesteps the expectation that trans people must explain their life to outsiders.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Stutter-steps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stutter-steps. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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