two-step
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Their plan was evolving into a delicate, two-step maneuver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
She enters the mosh pit fearlessly, dodging flailing arms to two-step — a synchronized dance move that requires punching and running in place — unleashing her energy in the punk sanctum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
You are doing a square dance with your children and the two-step with Uncle Sam.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
"This is really a two-step process," Muneoka said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
Leukemia may occur as a two-step process, the malignant change being initiated by X-radiation, the promoting action being supplied by a chemical, as, for example, urethane.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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She two-stepped, line danced and dramatically collapsed to the floor - the set was jam-packed.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
He has slowly and patiently two-stepped his way to everything he ever wanted.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
Twosomes into lucky numbers and palindromes two-stepped it to the Old Orange County Courthouse to be wed on 2-22-22.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
The cordial crowd two-stepped under the stars, Lone Star-style.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2016
Magdalys laughed as Two Step hugged her and then two-stepped past to the ptero.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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The ruling could leave two-stepping firms caught between the conflicting demands of bankruptcy courts and the appeals courts that are likely to hear more challenges to the tactic.
From Reuters ● Feb. 2, 2023
Line dancing, two-stepping, twisting, awkward head-bopping — the moment the music starts, Villagers go at it with abandon.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
"I can't fool myself, I don't want nobody else to ever love me," Luther sang, my dad two-stepping and spinning between the sink and stove.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2021
The play is arranged like a dance for couples two-stepping to the soundtrack of love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2016
You won't be two-stepping down the aisle at St. Gudule, but you'll agree that it's a very pretty party.
From Castle Craneycrow by McCutcheon, George Barr