high-step
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of high-step
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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
One of Amma’s many attendants, a volunteer who served as her press aide, helped me nudge, wedge and high-step my way to a coveted spot of honor at Amma’s feet.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2013
“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
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
On Nov. 29, 2013, Keith Price took a shotgun snap, faked a handoff and high-stepped into Husky Stadium’s west end zone for a 2-yard touchdown.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 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
He high-stepped through the pluff mud, the hem of his pants rolled up to his knees, fishing for treasures.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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
Biden watched from an elevated review stand as high-stepping members of the military marched past.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 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
Mounted on high-stepping horses, a pair of soldiers were advancing along the river road.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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