step aside
verb
stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside
: to withdraw from one's position or occupation : step down
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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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However, Buffett has shown no immediate signs of intending to step aside.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
But some Democrats have already looked to pin the blame on President Biden, who some think took too long to step aside.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
That was back when then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was stepping aside, opting not to run for another term.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris took over from Biden, who stepped aside under pressure in July.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
But some Democrats have already looked to pin the blame on President Biden, who some think took too long to step aside.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
That was back when then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was stepping aside, opting not to run for another term.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris took over from Biden, who stepped aside under pressure in July.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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