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two-step

[too-step] / ˈtuˌstɛp /


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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

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

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




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