1
: a ballroom dance in ²/₄ or ⁴/₄ time having a basic pattern of step-close-step
2
: a piece of music for the two-step
two-step
intransitive verb
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The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus is backing a two-step approach to tackle parts of President-elect Trump’s agenda on border, taxes and energy amid an internal clash over the approach.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Now, Shimmy’s druggy earworms and tropical two-step anthems are the gold standard of South Florida rap.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Typically, there would be a water- and chemical-heavy two-step procedure starting with pre-fibrillation, during which fibers are prepared for processing.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
This two-step daily peel strikes the ideal balance of powerful and gentle, bringing pro-level results for all skin types—even sensitive ones.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Now, Shimmy’s druggy earworms and tropical two-step anthems are the gold standard of South Florida rap.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Typically, there would be a water- and chemical-heavy two-step procedure starting with pre-fibrillation, during which fibers are prepared for processing.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
This two-step daily peel strikes the ideal balance of powerful and gentle, bringing pro-level results for all skin types—even sensitive ones.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Two-step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-step. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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