stepped
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U.S. crude oil inventories fell unexpectedly last week, and product stocks were mixed as refineries stepped up their capacity use, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But she then stepped away from the limelight to raise a family with director Jeffrey Hayden.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Hall stepped in for three matches after Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, first choice at the World Cup and for the opening game against Spain, returned to his club with an injury.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Chaz Rodriguez has stepped in at quarterback to pass for 805 yards and 13 touchdowns along with seven touchdowns rushing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Dear Willem, I thought, as I stepped back inside and closed the door, he was about as good a salesman of the church as Father was of watches.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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