- present participle of step.
Example Sentences
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Stepping into the hidden magic nook of London’s Diagon Alley is a showcase moment in Columbus’ film, and at times it is in Cosm’s interpretation as well.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
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 into an iconic role is a huge moment for any actress, but Vivian Panka says her latest casting is "monumental".
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Another top hourly biller in 2023, Stepping Stones Behavioral Solutions, got $250 an hour by the end of 2023 for routine therapy, for a total of $9.9 million in payments from the state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Stepping nimbly into the boat, she sat in the center with the pack between her knees.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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