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But when longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped down, Kish received an unexpected opportunity to return to the culinary competition by stepping up as its new host, a role she assumed in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At this point, we’re stepping outside established physics that describes space-time through four dimensions only.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“I think it’s exciting how the new generation is stepping up across the party.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

"Since the election of former President Lee Myung-bak, who was a highly visible Seoul mayor, the position has been widely considered a major stepping stone for future presidential hopefuls," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Nobody has much luck with Maw,” he remarked, stepping back.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck