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step

[step] / stɛp /


NOUN
one level of stairs
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"This study marks a notable step forward in our ability to prevent future asteroid impacts on Earth," the team of international researchers wrote in their new paper published in the journal Science Advances.

From Barron's

Given the pain being experienced by the Cuban people, some limited steps have been authorised by the government to allow the country's private sector to import the fuel they need to run their businesses.

From BBC

She decided to take a step back from performing arts institutions and sought advice from friends who also had a limb difference and worked in the industry.

From BBC

Saba Capital Management and Cox Capital Partners last month stepped in with cash offers for a portion of shares outstanding of unlisted BDCs Blue Owl Capital Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal

That also goes for instances late in Mabel’s adventure in which “Hoppers” steps into amusingly creepy terrain, paying homage to the horror genre.

From Los Angeles Times