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step

[step] / stɛp /


NOUN
one level of stairs
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Some analysts say China will have to step up purchases to keep its economy going during the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics, as its traditional auto parts business comes under increasing pressure.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On the day Harry Brook replaced his fellow Yorkshireman at the top of the Test batting rankings, it is not the vice-captain England have asked to step in as interim captain, but the former skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold has been moving in step with equities, Michael Armbruster, co-founder and managing partner at futures brokerage Altavest, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That I was finished trying to cross oceans to please him, when he won’t step over a puddle for me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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