Example Sentences

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Stepping away was a huge decision, though, for a goalkeeper who could have played on for more than a decade.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Stepping back, the labor market in many ways has narrowed to a single engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Stepping in during the final six weeks certainly required adjusting — not just from Arenas, but also his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Stepping outside on a chilly winter morning or placing a mint in your mouth quickly creates a cooling sensation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Stepping inside now sends a spike of pain through my heart, and I freeze for a moment, my hand sweating on the doorknob.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender