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step in

[step-in] / ˈstɛpˌɪn /


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The Welsh government can step in if a planning application "raises issues of more than local importance"

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Barry says the market does assume the Fed would step in.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He’s hoping that state officials will actually step in and step up soon, because despite his determination, he’s not sure how much longer he can fund the project on his own.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The measures to be undertaken by X are "an important step in the right direction", said Thomas Regnier, the European Commission's spokesman on digital issues.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Jake, why did you step in front of me?

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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