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was stepping

  • past progressive
    of step.
    step
    noun
    a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.

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Morales announced last year — before the suit was settled — that he was stepping down as president at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

But in a departing statement on Monday, seen exclusively by the BBC, Lord Timpson said he was stepping down and it was an "honour" to serve in the post.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

On June 15, Fiserv announced that CEO Mike Lyons was stepping down to take the top role at Truist Securities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The company also said that its finance chief was stepping down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Just like he was stepping off the porch.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson