- present participle of step.
stepping
Example Sentences
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“We need more people to talk about this and not stay quiet. Kacey is coming from another community and stepping up, I mean, that’s big, man. That’s huge. I commend her for that,” said Muñoz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Having said that, he would be an owner who does not stop at approving the appointment of a manager and stepping away.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Strada, in a statement shared by the governor’s office, said he believed the department had followed established protocols but said stepping aside was in the state’s best interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
On Saturday he announced that Frank Strada, the head of the state’s prison system, would be stepping down.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Jack asked, stepping around them to get a look for himself.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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