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stepped
  • past participle of step.
  • past tense form of step.

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In January 2025, after wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other areas, Flock stepped in again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

While David Sullivan has now stepped away from his role at West Ham United, the focus should not be on football or club politics.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S. stepped up exports of crude and also of products such as diesel, gasoline and jet fuels, with refineries running at the top of their capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That closeness between grandson and grandfather became public as part of an extraordinary battle over the leadership of the Pulte patriarch’s company, after he had stepped aside.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“Don’t worry, I’ll see you get overtime,” she added, pulling a wheel from her cauldron as we stepped in, placing it on a tray prepared with butter, salt, a sharp knife, and two plates.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith