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take steps

Idioms  
  1. Begin a course of action, as in The town is taking steps to provide better street lights, or They took steps to keep their plans secret. [Early 1600s]


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It’s time for federal investments in childcare to ensure we don’t take steps backward.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"The continued failure to take steps to facilitate the convening of parliament is inconsistent with the constitution," said a copy of the judgement viewed by AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

And we can each take steps to change it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

We can, however, take steps to protect ourselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

If this change should come, it would be necessary to take steps!...

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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