stepping

Example Sentences

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With Platner's exit, a group of more traditional candidates are already expressing interest in stepping in – including a handful who unsuccessfully ran for governor and one of the state's open House seats last month.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

In announcing the end of his campaign, Platner said he was not stepping down because of the allegation.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

He didn’t mention Greenland, praised high-spending members for stepping up and spoke of Iran only in passing, the people present said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"Donors are already stepping up, and I pay tribute to them, and I thank them," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said during a meeting on the disaster.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Jonah waited until Chip had shut the door, and Katherine was stepping out onto the sidewalk.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix