step aside
verb
stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside
: to withdraw from one's position or occupation : step down
Examples of step aside in a Sentence
a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over
the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust
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By 2004, Simmons and Stanley were back on the road with drummer Eric Singer and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer, who had stepped aside for the reunion tour that briefly brought Frehley and Criss back in the fold.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
One idea floated by some is for Trump to be the vice-presidential nominee, and then whoever serves as president could step aside after winning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The temptation to time the market—to step aside until the volatility passes and re-enter at a more opportune moment—can be strong.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing more calls to step aside than have previously been reported, with the possibility of more soon to come, Axios has learned.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
One idea floated by some is for Trump to be the vice-presidential nominee, and then whoever serves as president could step aside after winning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The temptation to time the market—to step aside until the volatility passes and re-enter at a more opportune moment—can be strong.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing more calls to step aside than have previously been reported, with the possibility of more soon to come, Axios has learned.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for step aside
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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