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As well as following in Ivanisevic's footsteps in reaching the semi-finals, Fery is also the lowest-ranked player to make the last four at the All England Club since the Croat in 2001.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

In his 20s, he applied to become a firefighter several times, following in an older brother’s footsteps, but couldn’t pass the entrance exam, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Han now considers him China's finest guanniu practitioner, but Li is troubled by the lack of others following in his footsteps.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

McAfee didn’t initially follow in his father’s footsteps.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

We both listened for a moment as the footsteps bore closer.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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