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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class
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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties
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Recent Examples of step in
The order may be the first step in sweeping layoffs as President Donald Trump's administration continues to work on shrinking the size of the federal workforce, the nation's largest employer.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Last month, Singapore announced the formation of its Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, a key step in the lead-up to a general election in the city-state.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
That’s where Lisa would step in and rephrase sentences to ensure Gaitok’s words were grammatically correct.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite the level of care, many within the organization admit that the work is only a small step in addressing the larger issue of how to care for adults with disabilities.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Last month, Singapore announced the formation of its Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, a key step in the lead-up to a general election in the city-state.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
That’s where Lisa would step in and rephrase sentences to ensure Gaitok’s words were grammatically correct.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite the level of care, many within the organization admit that the work is only a small step in addressing the larger issue of how to care for adults with disabilities.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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However, the foreign ministers from the Arab countries Rubio will visit already sent a letter to him earlier this month detailing their willingness to work with the Trump administration on a two-state solution, which the secretary has all but dismissed.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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For complete box office visit the League’s website.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is why brown sugar must be substituted carefully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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The request seems to have substituted for small talk, as though the artist were skipping incidental matters to inquire about what was really on his mind.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Reclaimed white pine flooring by the Hudson Company stands in handsome contrast to board-and-batten paneling in the primary bathroom, where the tub is by Randolph Morris.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many in the crowd at The Arena in Oakland stood in anticipation; Francis and his Rockets teammate Cuttino Mobley lay on their stomachs on the court, like two guys on the beach checking out the waves and the string bikinis.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Arguably, all 101 businesses and organizations mentioned in this project were created out of a necessity to fill in voids where the founders did not feel represented.—
Martina Ibáñez-Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Once the hairs are standing up and look a little funny, fill in any sparse areas with your fave eyebrow pen or pencil.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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The popular series, starring Selleck, Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou, ended its 14-season run in December while maintaining a devoted fan following.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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His Tigers went 27-6 — the program’s best run in more than four decades.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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“Step in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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