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step

[step] / stɛp /


NOUN
one level of stairs
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The company’s announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference are a “good step in the right direction” as it looks to fill the void of its AI strategy, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

All the drivers have agreed this was a welcome change but only a small step in the right direction.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

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

But by the fourth time, there’s a stitch in my side that hurts more with every step.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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