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
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
He attended Syracuse in 1947 to follow in the footsteps of his brother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
It would have been enough for him to follow in the footsteps of his father, and he would have satisfied the soldiers and the people.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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