How to Use step into in a Sentence

step into

verb
  • Circle has now stepped into the space the law left blank.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Don't be afraid to step into your power.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Get ready to step into the shoes of James Bond.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 May 2026
  • Qassem and Ali stepped into the grave to place Zahra’s body.
    — Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • Machine learning has stepped into that gap.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Louis Varland has stepped into the closer role.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • That was the first step into getting into the mind and heart of Niki.
    — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
  • There, the new Pope stepped into history.
    — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • The Wild believe Brink can step into Tarasenko’s role.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • John jerked Maggie back by the elbow and stopped her from stepping into the street.
    — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
  • Cancer season encourages you to step into what feels fun and alive.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • And then Nneka Ogwumike steps into view.
    — Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Kick 'em on for a beach day or step into them for a night out while looking chic and staying comfortable at the same time.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • But stepping into that more requires trust, a narrowing that feels not like loss but like alignment.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Rodgers should step into a better situation this year.
    — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • At the end of the season, Milan sold Turone and backed the kid to step into the breach.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Ready to confront your fears and step into a more authentic expression?
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • In every episode, Bianca takes on a few strangers, stepping into their lives to help solve their problems.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
  • And for those willing to step into it, the opportunity isn’t just to start a business.
    — Lisa Song Sutton, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
  • Reibe entered the transfer portal four days later — and stepped into a booming market for big men.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Yamamoto was still cruising when Peters stepped into the box to lead off the ninth inning.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • On top of that, this first ever World Cup was a step into the unknown for everyone.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • For me, that means stepping into the void and leading our profession into its future.
    — Rachel Proffitt, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Fancy stepping into the world of aristocrats and royals alike?
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Wilde’s early memories of the brand include stepping into a store in Rome.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • Uber is also stepping into the world of personal shopping on demand.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • At the moment of succession, stepping into someone else's shoes.
    — Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The character launches a music career, records songs and steps into the spotlight.
    — Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • My take is that the male aggressor probably isn’t the original mate, but was hoping to step into the role.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
  • Walz stepped into the role of associate dean, according to A-State.
    — Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026

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