step aside

Example Sentences

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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt had been due to step aside after the Rugby Championship, but agreed to stay on until mid-2026 when Les Kiss will take over.

From Barron's

The closest any possible Republican challenger came to criticizing Mr. Trump was former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, who told Fox Business Network on Friday that while the yet-to-be-revealed charges might not end up being substantial, Mr. Trump should “step aside” now that he has been indicted.

From New York Times

"The club's goals are bigger than my personal goals, so if that means I have to step aside to let Jonny take the gloves, that's fine," said 28-year-old Tattersall.

From BBC

“They were a different breed, and Emily was happy to step aside. She typifies pre-2000 collectors who made an avocation out of refining their collections. She was not just buying because it would go up in value. That’s a wonderfully old-fashioned tradition.”

From New York Times

Some parents and teachers criticized the board and even asked chairman Barney Bishop to step aside.

From Seattle Times