high-step
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of high-step
First recorded in 1840–50
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In the third quarter, Longstreet committed his second interception of the game, leading Daryus Dixson to high-step into the end zone on a 32-yard pick-six.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2024
LeMond unveiled his first two models earlier this year: there’s the high-step frame Prolog and the more accessible Dutch with a step-thru frame.
From The Verge ● Apr. 8, 2021
Floyd would sometimes high-step his way down the hallway, imitating the school’s celebrated drum majors, his long legs jutting up and down.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2020
And when she gets really dirty, Ms. Schumer pairs jokes with pantomimes of tap dancing or a tip of a cap accompanied by a high-step.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2016
“Gross, man,” said Kojo, trying to high-step his way across the floor to avoid the sticky puddles of brown bat doo.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
He’s playing on the same side of the ball as dad, who high-stepped his way to two Super Bowl titles over his Hall of Fame career.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
The backs rolled over a yoga ball, high-stepped over training bags and held the ball high and tight while assistant running backs coach Jennifer King, wearing a boxing glove, tried to punch it out.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2022
Lane high-stepped his way through the end zone and tried to leap into the arms of delirious Eagles fans.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2021
Only after Floyd-Hill shared her son’s diagnosis did family members finally reveal that CMT is what caused her brother to walk with an uneven, high-stepped gait.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
I remember how he stood on the beach, his pants rolled up as he high-stepped, whooping and shouting, through the surf.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
DaBaby figured heavily into the weekend as he gave a motivational speech the night before the game and led the team onto the field by high-stepping along the sideline.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
It was that the freshman receiver showed just how quickly he could improve by high-stepping through a tackle to leave defenders on the field on his 71-yard touchdown catch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
But he also ended this glimpse at their run of bad luck with high-stepping mirth and one of the most joyous scenes in modern movies.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2023
The showstopping number from the Indian action spectacular was recreated on the Dolby Theater stage, complete with suspenders popping, manic high-stepping and frenetic nodding.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Dave was high-stepping the way in front and the six “fingers” were a weaving chorus line behind him.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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