Although legislative and executive action is a better way to resolve social problems, at times judges must step in.

The judge could have stepped in if he thought the questioning was going over the top.

The judge shook his head in disbelief and stepped away from the starting line.

But the letter was never filed; later that afternoon the clerk called back and said the judge had stepped aside.

If the parties cannot reach some agreement, an administrative judge will step in and recommend a settlement to the commission instead.

The judge stepped forward, pulled the two men apart.

This time a judge stepped in and stopped it.

The judges stepped in to point out this was irrelevant.

As the judge stepped forward, a hush fell upon the audience.

The judge will step backwards again and have another look at the legs from behind.