footstep
noun
foot·step
ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 
Examples of footstep in a Sentence
She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal.
It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like Jamie, most of her siblings have followed in their father’s footsteps and tried their hand at acting.
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Following in her father’s footsteps, in 2018, Reinis founded This Is About Humanity, which helps families who’ve been separated and reunited at the border.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Following in her father’s footsteps, in 2018, Reinis founded This Is About Humanity, which helps families who’ve been separated and reunited at the border.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for footstep
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footstep. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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