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steps

  • plural
    of step.
    step
    noun
    a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.
  • present tense form
    of step (3rd person singular).
    step
    noun
    a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.

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The church and local government have since taken steps to protect the region's cultural heritage.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Standing below the steps to St Michael and All Angels Church, friends Hannah and Isa say the village is "busy today, but not as busy as we thought it would be".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Both companies are taking steps to boost their output of diesel, prices of which hit records in the U.S. in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

“While the State of California regulates Waymo and the City cannot prohibit these vehicles from operating on public streets, we are taking steps to address your concerns,” the Instagram post read.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

They loitered under the portico at the top of the wide steps.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu