follow in the footsteps of
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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
She was just 17 when she joined, but she says it was her dream to follow in the footsteps of her father.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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
Let us follow in the footsteps of these pioneering missions, and visit another world.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
