footstep
noun
foot·step
ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 
Examples of footstep in a Sentence
She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal.
It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.
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The actress follows in the footsteps of stars who have played the role in various adaptations on stage and on screen over the years, like Sarah Jessica Parker (in the first and last Broadway revival in 1996) and Tracey Ullman (in the 2005 film).
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The first Swedish bank to set up shop in Switzerland, SEB follows a raft of Norwegian rivals that are flocking to the country in the footsteps of their rich countrymen, many of whom have left their homeland following changes to taxes on wealth.
—Love Liman, Fortune Europe, 16 May 2024
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The first Swedish bank to set up shop in Switzerland, SEB follows a raft of Norwegian rivals that are flocking to the country in the footsteps of their rich countrymen, many of whom have left their homeland following changes to taxes on wealth.
—Love Liman, Fortune Europe, 16 May 2024
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footstep. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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