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Synonyms

take steps

Idioms  
  1. Begin a course of action, as in The town is taking steps to provide better street lights, or They took steps to keep their plans secret. [Early 1600s]


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"The continued failure to take steps to facilitate the convening of parliament is inconsistent with the constitution," said a copy of the judgement viewed by AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The groups say travellers should take steps including removing sensitive information from phones and keeping friends and family updated about their plans when travelling.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And we can each take steps to change it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

I thought I should do something, take steps; but I didn’t know what steps I could take.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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