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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class
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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties
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When Braugher died in December 2023, partway through production, Giancarlo Esposito stepped in to play the character.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The court's decision is seen as a critical step in ensuring the protection of Khalil's rights and preventing further government overreach.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Once the darling of an elite set of eco-drivers, those willing to drop six figures on a car, Tesla has now become a vehicle non grata among that same set — and MAGA buyers strangely haven’t stepped in to fill the void.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
McMahon told Fox News earlier this month that mass layoffs in the Education Department marked the first step in Trump's plans for a total shutdown of the agency.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The court's decision is seen as a critical step in ensuring the protection of Khalil's rights and preventing further government overreach.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Once the darling of an elite set of eco-drivers, those willing to drop six figures on a car, Tesla has now become a vehicle non grata among that same set — and MAGA buyers strangely haven’t stepped in to fill the void.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
McMahon told Fox News earlier this month that mass layoffs in the Education Department marked the first step in Trump's plans for a total shutdown of the agency.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Russian drone attack sparks massive blazes in Odesa The strike came shortly before Czech Republic President Petr Pavel visited Odesa on Friday morning, meeting with the city’s leaders and officials from other southern regions.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wen: Everyone should regularly visit their primary care provider, at least once a year.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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This, in turn, can cause prices to rise sharply, making some egg substitutes a more affordable option.2 Eggs help thicken and hold ingredients together, trap air for fluffiness, and add moisture and elasticity.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boursin is an excellent addition; simply substitute one round of Boursin for ½ cup of the shredded cheese and half of the mayo.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The aim is to keep winning in the FA Cup, too, with a trip to Fulham next Saturday standing in the way of a semi-final at Wembley.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Holly Franklin was doing it again late on a Friday morning, standing in the front yard of her Carmichael home, her African gray parrot’s cage perched beside her in the driveway, its door open in hopes of beckoning Kiki back home.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Verizon isn't the only carrier focused on providing this kind of satellite connectivity to fill in the gaps in terrestrial cellular network coverage.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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The plot, too, is threadbare to the point of incoherence, with a slew of overqualified performers — including Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville — left to fill in the gaps as fairies, man-crows, and anthropomorphized mushroom caps.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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And Fitzgerald provided the bulk of their offense from the nine-hole, ripping a two-run home run to left-center in the third inning and scoring the go-ahead run in the seventh on Grant McCray’s single up the middle.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Probably one of the best seven-year runs in the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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“Step in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20in. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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