every step of the way
idiom
: throughout the entire process
He provided them with guidance every step of the way.
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Lyra Valkyria once again shined, but Bayley and Becky Lynch matched her every step of the way.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Since launching early this year, Republicans have struggled mightily with the bill nearly every step of the way, often succeeding by only a single vote.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Since launching early this year, Republicans have struggled mightily with the bill nearly every step of the way, often succeeding by only a single vote.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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“Every step of the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20step%20of%20the%20way. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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