1.   He must be for ever two steps behind them on complicated murder cases.

2.   The Clinton administration, after some hesitation, fell into step behind Paris.

3.   Also in that inning, catcher Mike Piazza fielded an outfield throw two full steps behind home plate as Bonds bore down on him.

4.   Although Venus soon will compete full-time on the tour, younger sister Serena is a few steps behind.

5.   And after missing more than a month with a broken bone in his right hand, Radja still appears to be a step behind at times.

6.   And ersatz umps did seem to be blinded, if not immobilized, by the action, then almost always a step behind.

7.   And she still is three steps behind.

8.   And West Virginia was just a step behind Miami and Virginia Tech.

9.   Ayarza stood two steps behind him, hands behind his back, ready to help if needed.

10.   Austin was a step behind all night.