step-off
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of step-off
Noun use of verb phrase step off
Example Sentences
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I didn’t need Dreyfuss to step off a spaceship gangplank and say, “I’m back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
That feat was achieved by Armstrong's "one small step" off his lunar lander - job done.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Those red rectangles that you step off and get on for people in wheelchairs, those are probably our No. 1 priority, making sure they’re accessible.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
I’m not sure how to step off the merry-go-round.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
It’s time to lose the cape, step off the page, except I think I’ll keep the mask.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
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