take steps
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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
State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
And as regards the question of left-handedness, ought we not to take steps to ascertain which of the passengers is left-handed?”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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