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
About his long first-quarter interception return Saturday: He nearly broke into a high-step as a tribute to his dad.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
On first-and-10 from midfield, Taylor had a dazzling 40-yard run in which he used a high-step hesitation to zoom past Bills safety Jordan Poyer.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2021
And it will come in two frame types: high-step or step-through.
From The Verge ● Jul. 20, 2021
“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
Quarterback Isaiah French threw a slant to wide receiver Sean Williams, who exploded 74 yards down the left sideline and high-stepped into the end zone.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 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
Sean Johnson high-stepped his way up the stairs at the back of a makeshift stage as his New York City FC teammates parted to let the standout goalie slide through the gap.
From Fox News ● Dec. 5, 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
With its petal-packed floats, marching bands and high-stepping horses, the New Year’s Day event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and will travel 5½ miles along the streets of Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
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
Biden watched from an elevated review stand as high-stepping members of the military marched past.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 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
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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