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footstep

[foot-step] / ˈfʊtˌstɛp /
NOUN
footfall
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"You see every single footstep," says Clemens Pohl, chief executive, as he points to a chart revealing disturbances in the fibre optic signal.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2025

The duo went 1-2 in the 200, with Coleman beating his older teammate for the first time, edging him by a footstep, 21.01 to 21.27.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2023

They can be triggered by pressure, such as a footstep on or nearby the unit.

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2023

Each footstep on the spongy ground seems to release fumes of decay into already fetid air.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2021

There was a heavy footstep across the floor of the shop below.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Following in the footsteps of pioneering overseas restaurants like Coda in Berlin and Room4Dessert in Bali, more domestic pastry chefs are introducing menus entirely dedicated to the dessert course.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

He looked to be following in the footsteps of his older brother Josh as a time trial specialist.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Apple investors almost certainly are far better off for it — and Cook’s successor, John Ternus, would do well to follow in his footsteps.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

"Never come here, you'll only suffer," he warned those who might follow in his footsteps.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

He made his way down the hall with heavy footsteps.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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