follow in the footsteps of
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William wants to follow in the footsteps of family members by joining the armed forces and some of his friends signed up at 16.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In a moment when Black Americans’ voting rights seem under threat, state Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Fla., finds herself aiming to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors and mentors.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
"A country like India, for instance, is very unsure whether it can follow in the footsteps of China," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The films follow in the footsteps of “Iron Lung” a self-produced sci-fi/horror film made by YouTube creator Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach that was a box-office smash after being released in January.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Nevertheless, she wanted to follow in the footsteps of Aeneas, son of Aphrodite, the first demigod to settle here after the Trojan War.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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