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Others are weighing whether to step back from their careers just as they reach peak earning years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

They warn that disbanding Healthwatch would be a "significant step back" in accountability.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

To walk the campus is to step back in time — to the Eisenhower administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Maybe,” he said, raising an eyebrow as he took a step back and out of my arms.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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