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
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
Draped in a sparkling gold cape, with a feathered Corinthian helmet on his head, Yohance Goodrich II high-stepped onto the field as Mr. Spartan with Norfolk State’s Spartan Legion band trailing behind.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
He high-stepped his way into the end zone, with no Titans defenders in the vicinity as he neared the goal line.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 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
There was no mistaking it this time: Tall, long-armed shadows high-stepped in a flowing circle inside the club.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
They have been ever since William Foster at Florida A&M formed the Marching 100 band in 1946, launching a high-stepping style and thrilling blend of music and dance that can border on gymnastics.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 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
Or, in the film’s absolute high spot, when a team of dazzlingly high-stepping waiters serve hot chocolate on the train like it’s never been served before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
She re-converted him into the high-stepping camel that came to lunch on Thursdays.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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