Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Noting the relationship a deceased person bears to his widow's child by a second marriage.
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Examples
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I was finding it impossible to work (some life-issue stresses) and decided that I needed to step-back and not write for the long weekend.
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Additionally, I admit I have come to prefer the step-back, the sense that I have a public persona and a private one.
Pseudonymity kateelliott 2009
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Additionally, I admit I have come to prefer the step-back, the sense that I have a public persona and a private one.
kateelliott: Pseudonymity kateelliott 2009
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I've defended it a few times, I guess it might be possible to stop but—a step-back, fadeaway jump shot by a 7-footer?
A Shot So Ugly You Can't Stop It Kevin Clark 2011
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The concession could indicate a step-back from early efforts to impose much stricter emission and fuel-economy rules.
White House Offers Auto Makers Concession to Win Mileage Support Josh Mitchell 2011
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I've defended it a few times, I guess it might be possible to stop but—a step-back, fadeaway jump shot by a 7-footer?
A Shot So Ugly You Can't Stop It Kevin Clark 2011
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` ` We forced the jump shot, step-back jumper, and he made it.
USATODAY.com 2008
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Singler raised his arm to call for the ball, caught a pass from Zoubek, and hit a step-back 3-pointer.
Underdawgs David Woods 2010
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The lead flip-flopped over several possessions until Pierce buried a step-back 17-footer to make it 99-98 with 2 minutes left.
USATODAY.com 2008
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Rondo was slowed by foul trouble and spasms in his right leg, but Nelson stayed on the attack and provided a clinic in pick-and-roll production, as he tossed lobs to Howard for dunks and kept the Celtics off balance with his drives and step-back three-pointers.
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