every step of the way
idiom
: throughout the entire process
He provided them with guidance every step of the way.
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President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive moves have been resisted every step of the way by district judges, challenging his authority to enact his agenda.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
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Isaac, who turned 15 in January, has been dabbling in a public-facing life, slowly entering the young influencer space with Lowry keeping a close eye every step of the way.
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Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley, who had been with Nichushkin every step of the way, ran into a pick from Brock Nelson and Nichushkin had an instant breakaway, going out wide to tuck the puck around Jake Oettinger’s skate.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That little piece of parchment specifically said that taxis were not allowed on their second Bulgaria leg, and the mother/daughter duo broke that rule, well, every step of the way in Wednesday’s episode.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
Kailyn Lowry Opens Up About Life After Reality TV, 15 Years After Her Memorable 16 and Pregnant Episode (Exclusive)
Isaac, who turned 15 in January, has been dabbling in a public-facing life, slowly entering the young influencer space with Lowry keeping a close eye every step of the way.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley, who had been with Nichushkin every step of the way, ran into a pick from Brock Nelson and Nichushkin had an instant breakaway, going out wide to tuck the puck around Jake Oettinger’s skate.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That little piece of parchment specifically said that taxis were not allowed on their second Bulgaria leg, and the mother/daughter duo broke that rule, well, every step of the way in Wednesday’s episode.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Every step of the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20step%20of%20the%20way. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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