How to Use step into in a Sentence

step into

phrasal verb
  • The gun owners then asked the Supreme Court again to step into the dispute.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 July 2024
  • The crowd applauded, Ian Happ stepped into the box against Webb, and the game went on.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2024
  • Nine-year-old Thomas Perez and his younger sister were able to step into the kayak straight from their stoop.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Nicolas Cage is stepping into the shoes of one of the NFL's biggest stars.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Eric Nam and Dave Bautista are stepping into the world of the four nations.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
  • From the runways to the streets, step into fall this season with over-the-knee boots at every price point.
    Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The owner stepped into the build in 2020 and took delivery last May.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
  • College, for those who choose to attend, is one of the first steps into adulthood.
    Tanay Howard, Parents, 3 Oct. 2023
  • But stepping into the other room for a few moments might be a good idea.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
  • Watching the movie decades after it was filmed felt like stepping into the past, Paul said.
    Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 31 May 2024
  • Two of the most-beloved directors in the industry have stepped into the race, to great fanfare.
    Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Within pack structures, some pups may step into the role of handler in the absence of one.
    Quispe López, Them, 26 July 2024
  • Of course, the bigger question is who is going to be stepping into the stilettos for the lead role.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Amazon is stepping into the ring with the estate of the late and great boxer Muhammad Ali.
    Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
  • The couple's 32-year-old son also stepped into the hallway.
    Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Left unsaid is that Seattle stepped into the abyss thanks to voters.
    WSJ, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Jones was one of 14 children taking their first, painful steps into the building.
    Steve Hartman, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • In year two as a captain, Brooks feels he’s finally stepped into the role of a true leader, too.
    Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Harris, who doesn’t shoot at a high volume, even stepped into a couple of 3s.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
  • As Hoke got off the bus, a young fan put a lei around the coach’s neck right before the team began the Warrior Walk up the east steps into the stadium.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Advertisement What have the past few months been like stepping into the head coach role?
    Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 3 July 2023
  • Being able to step into Yo-Yo’s shoes is an honor for me, truly.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 July 2023
  • Banerjee will step into the shoes of N.P. Singh, who’s signing off after a 25-year run at the company.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 June 2024
  • Switch off your smartphones, don your finest attire, grab a coupe glass of champagne and step into a bygone era.
    Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
  • With the entire population at risk, UNIT steps into action as the land and sea wage war.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 26 July 2024
  • Paul Walter Hauser is stepping into the ring once again.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 May 2024
  • Above all, do your best to meet new people — someone could step into your life and change it forever.
    Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Leaving the seats behind, Gosling stepped into the spotlight to perform the ballad with swagger.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Grande steps into the shoes once filled by Kristin Chenoweth, who earned a Tony nomination for her remarkable turn.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Paterson was the 55th governor of New York and the first Black person to step into the state's top political job.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

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