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• n  a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps
• v  dance the two-step

• In fact, some studies show that peroxide-based cleaners, which involve a two-step cleaning process and bubbling action to remove dirt and build-up, are better at killing certain .
• However magical his victory in Iowa, Mike Huckabee's campaign staff knew that their dance towards the Republican nomination had to be a two-step.
• Brain-scan studies indicate that choosing among items is a two-step process, with the first being a subconscious decision whether to rely on the recognition principle.

News & Articles

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• Senators closing in on border security compromise
  Illinois US Senator Mark Kirk says he’ll throw his support behind comprehensive immigration reform if it includes a plan for tougher border security. “Over the last few days, I worked with my colleagues to craft a two-step immigration reform that first secures our southern border and then creates a tough but fair path to citizenship for immigrants living illegally in the United States,” Kirk ...
  June 20, 2013 - WBEZ 91.5 Chicago
• Use Google Authenticator to securely login to non-Google sites
  With two-step authentication enabled, you'll be prompted to enter a six-digit number after you provide your username and password.
  June 19, 2013 - TechRepublic
• New ordinance creates 2-step application process
  Wind energy companies wanting to develop facilities in Pratt County will now have to go through a two-step process when seeking a special use application through the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Pratt County Commission approved the changes to the application process during their regular Monday night meeting. Tim Branscom, Pratt County planning and zoning administrator, presented the ...
  June 18, 2013 - The Pratt Tribune

Quotes

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• Dean Barkley in Grand Forks Herald
  I think I just saw the Texas two-step again,Barkley joked at one point.
• Tony La Russa in USA Today
  What we've got to make sure we do is what we've had trouble doing: keeping our eye on the finish line and backing up solid games,La Russa said. "That's an important two-step, but we've got to make sure nothing's different about our game...
• Robert Menendez in Slate Magazine
  I can already see the liability chase,said Robert Menendez of New Jersey before the main panel had even begun. "It's like a bit of a Texas two-step: 'Oh yeah, we're responsible.' But BP says Transocean, Transocean says Halliburton. So I...