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stepping (on)

verb

present participle of step (on)

as in running over

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Hollatz recalled running over to another detective to share the news.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of running over

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Blair had tears running down her face, while her team worked to explain what happened.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
The Saudis may also be able to procure more air defense systems from Europe and the US, after running down shipments delivered at the start of the conflict with Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of running down

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stepping on it

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