steptoe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steptoe
Example Sentences
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Early small-screen work included popular programmes like Z Cars and Steptoe and Son.
From BBC
It begins in a British medical school with Purdy intrigued by the unorthodox theories on infertility put forth by Bill Nighy as Dr. Patrick Steptoe.
From New York Times
The family hope new Netflix film Joy, about IVF pioneers Patrick Steptoe, Robert Edwards and Jean Purdy, whose treatment led to the first test tube baby in 1978 and the opening of Bourn Hall, will "put a spotlight on the issues of infertility".
From BBC
He said: “I've seen actors stay too long in one character and then they can't get rid of them. I can't help thinking of Harry H Corbett as Steptoe - it happened to him.”
From BBC
Four former federal prosecutors from the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Steptoe LLC will be deputized to take over the case from the office of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty after the original leader of the prosecution team stepped away from the case, said Chris Freeman, managing attorney for the office’s adult prosecution division.
From Seattle Times
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