footsteps

Example Sentences

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For “Wishbone,” he thought about following in the footsteps of previous screen canines like Lassie or Benji.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In doing so, it would create a powerful incentive for others to follow in their footsteps and potentially reap a lucrative payday.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The owner was the kindest man I had ever met and his son followed in his footsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Kevin Monsalvo, 26, has followed in the footsteps of Granados and said things are different for him since he learned more about the organism threatened with extinction.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I don’t hear his footsteps on the gravel.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse