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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Valparaiso resident Jennifer Hora also asked for Behrend to step aside.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Both sides expressed relief that Mr. Trump’s first pick, former Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, had stepped aside to give way to Ms. Bondi, who has prosecutorial experience and a more balanced temperament.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The vibe: Will Pritzker run for a third term or step aside to focus on bigger ambitions?
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Although Wade stepped aside, the trial court initially allowed Willis to continue leading the prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Both sides expressed relief that Mr. Trump’s first pick, former Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, had stepped aside to give way to Ms. Bondi, who has prosecutorial experience and a more balanced temperament.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The vibe: Will Pritzker run for a third term or step aside to focus on bigger ambitions?
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Although Wade stepped aside, the trial court initially allowed Willis to continue leading the prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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