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Local that she was stepping away due to safety concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African countries to help them manage the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Simons said he was stepping down to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the opportunity to contest the seat and, if successful, make a return to Westminster as an MP.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

This week: Tim Cook announced he was stepping down as Apple’s CEO after 15 years.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

And I also remembered a cold, mean time when I was stepping down this same street, and it had been impossible for me to smile about anything....

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore