So what if those familiar footsteps belong to the dog cuddling in the arms of a smiling, 20-something bachelorette.

I was ready to ask again when I heard familiar footsteps on the sidewalk.

After an eternity, I heard light, familiar footsteps, and Kathie Marshall came into the room.

Then he heard familiar footsteps on the stairs outside the office.

It may be too early to tell, but he is following in familiar footsteps.

And I don't want to think,' she repeated, hearing her husband's familiar footsteps on the terrace stairs.

He heard a familiar footstep on the flagged corridor, and sprung out of the room to meet the newcomer.

Bob's now familiar footsteps clomped up the stairs and along the hallway.

She heard a pair of familiar footsteps move close behind her.

Neither did he turn when he heard the more familiar footsteps of his own commander approaching.