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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After that debate, Biden was pressured to step aside and not run again.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
Additionally, Mendes showcases his leadership by allowing flutist Hubert Laws to shine, knowing exactly when to step aside, as any great bandleader does.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
Following its June release, brat took on a fascinating (and political) life of its own when Charli XCX — who is British — endorsed Kamala Harris in the aftermath of President Biden’s stepping aside from the 2024 election.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
Emhoff has been on the campaign trail with his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, since President Joe Biden stepped aside and Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
Additionally, Mendes showcases his leadership by allowing flutist Hubert Laws to shine, knowing exactly when to step aside, as any great bandleader does.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
Following its June release, brat took on a fascinating (and political) life of its own when Charli XCX — who is British — endorsed Kamala Harris in the aftermath of President Biden’s stepping aside from the 2024 election.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
Emhoff has been on the campaign trail with his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, since President Joe Biden stepped aside and Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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