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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

“Hopefully, people will follow in the footstep of my brother Hazzaa and my footsteps,” al-Neyadi said, the flags for the UAE and its space center hanging behind him.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2023

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

From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2023

It makes each footstep I take feel numb, like my foot isn’t actually touching the ground, like I’m not in my body.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani

Firms as a result are following in the footsteps of private equity and venture capital in turning to another, comparatively thrifty strategy to turn the heads of clients and talent: brand differentiation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Clinkunbroomer had served eight years in the Sheriff’s Department at the time of his death — following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Debbie Duncan says retracing her son Jay Slater''s footsteps has given her "more closure"

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The term once referred to children of A-listers following their parents footsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

He made his way down the hall with heavy footsteps.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste


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