How to Use step in in a Sentence

step in

verb

• I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class.
• Don’t sweat it; now’s the time for the best linen shirts to step in.
  — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2023
• And in that case the best bet to step in is Bennedict Mathurin.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
• But this is just the first step in the appellate process.
  — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023
• The members weren’t all in attendance, and those who were stepped in and out of the room.
  — E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 July 2023
• The city has been taking some steps in the right direction but more needs to be done.
  — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
• That doesn't mean Hezbollah doesn't step in and take over now as a result.
  — CBS News, 10 Mar. 2024
• Even in its early stages, the Indigenous Food Lab stepped in to help.
  — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2023
• The Cards took a big step in that maturation process this week.
  — The Courier-Journal, 13 Jan. 2024
• But this is just a first step in a very long process, and the bill’s survival is anything but certain.
  — Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
• Her siblings had already stepped in, three of them living back home.
  — Robert Kolker, New York Times, 20 July 2023
• Weezy himself finally stepped in and shared his own two cents on the matter.
  — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2023
• Police said the driver was crossing the roadway at a green light around 8:42 a.m. local time when Braden stepped in front of the car’s path.
  — Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
• And hopefully nobody gives her food and nobody steps in and gives her lunch.
  — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
• In that case, the court ruled that justices will consider the partisan makeup of the new map if they are forced to step in.
  — Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024
• This time there will be big life changes for Mayan and the whole Lopez familia while George takes his first step in sobriety.
  — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
• Competing at the world championships is a key step in the path to qualify a team to the Paris Olympics next summer.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2023
• That’s when Scott E. Duncan stepped in and the three struggled for control while the others, including the ex-wife, fled the building.
  — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
• As a result, my mother-in-law (a wonderful kind woman) has stepped in to help.
  — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
• And the launch of its Odysseus spacecraft, which is 14-feet tall and has six landing legs, is just the first step in a long, perilous journey to the lunar surface.
  — Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
• Our state’s small businesses are doing just fine, this would be a step in the wrong direction.
  — Jose Diaz, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
• Collazo stepped in front of the other officers and fired three shots.
  — Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
• Adesanya got in a final hammer fist as the referee stepped in.
  — Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2023
• The commission’s recommendations are just the first step in what could be a lengthy process.
  — Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
• You may have been taught that Vitamin C should be the first step in your everyday skin-care routine.
  — Ana Morales, Vogue, 19 July 2023
• While Disney officials said there are no age or height requirements for the slide, guests must be able to step in and out on their own.
  — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
• Jones was among the first celebrities to step in as a guest, with Silverman following her a few weeks later.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Oct. 2023
• The next step in the process will include players practicing in pads for the first time beginning Monday.
  — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2023
• In lieu of controls for parents, some schools have started to step in to warn parents about the potential uses of Wizz.
  — Khadijah Khogeer, NBC News, 19 July 2023
• Family members have stepped in to take care of her father so the couple can travel.
  — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 28 May 2024