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In reality, Hegseth is following in the footsteps of many organizational leaders who are investing across all the AI models in order to keep up with ever-changing and evolving technology.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Having grown up watching guys like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, the idea of following in their footsteps had obvious appeal.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Literature buffs can follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, who lived and worked in Key West for more than 10 years.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Rapaport is most well-known for his on-screen work as an actor, but aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow actors turned politicians, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan, by becoming the next mayor of New York City.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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The outage area’s rough footprint is Wellington to the north, Windsor to the east, Horsetooth Reservoir to the south and Ted’s Place to the west.—
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Firms that own more than 1,000 properties account for more than 10% of the single-family rental market in a handful of metro areas, though their overall footprint nationwide remains relatively limited.—
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In the wake of the explosion, experts have questioned whether local authorities and PG&E, which has a troubled history of gas-safety incidents, took the appropriate steps to keep residents safe, including telling people to leave the area after the leak was discovered.—
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The 4,000-square-foot Sky Terrace Penthouse goes a step further with a private studio equipped with a Peloton bike, Echelon Reflect fitness mirror, and Technogym bench.—
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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