take steps
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Higher interest rates could push companies to take steps to protect their margins, which likely means job cuts.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Even when hearing problems are not obvious, testing can reveal early signs of damage and provide an opportunity to take steps that may help preserve hearing and improve long-term quality of life.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Quick said residents can take steps to limit their exposure, such as washing dusty equipment and keeping cleaning floors and other surfaces clean.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
But when a sentence is lousy, you can take steps to make it more presentable.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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