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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

“Restarting the Oswego hot mill is an important step forward for our operations and, most importantly, for our customers,” Novelis CEO Steve Fisher said in the media release.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Ipswich Town have announced that Kieran McKenna has decided to step down as manager and will leave the club.

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

She was setting them on the table when we heard Father’s step coming down the staircase.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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