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stepped

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

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In May 2025, Khan had stepped back from his duties to fight the allegations made by one of his female colleagues, after an inquiry was launched the previous year.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Drapatiy stepped down as chief of the ground forces at the time, but his willingness to take the blame won the respect of many rank-and-file soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

He reduced the number of chat show episodes he presents in 2022, and also stepped down from his Virgin Radio show two years later.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Kate said she and Matt were grateful to family and friends for their support, including her best friend Jade Foley, who stepped in to pay a deposit for the hastily arranged new catering.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Timidly Betsie and I stepped out of line and walked to the door of the big, dank-smelling room with its row on row of overhead spigots.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom