stepping

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Since stepping into the role, Hegseth has blocked or fired at least two dozen admirals and generals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region were indeed stepping up, Hegseth said, using South Korea as a particular example.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Savage praised right-handed starters Wylan Moss, who will start Friday, and Angel Cervantes for stepping in for Reddemann throughout the year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“I am Lieutenant Rahms,” he said, stepping to the door to close it behind me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom