step forward
phrasal verb
stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward
: to give or offer help, information, etc.
A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.
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In 2025 Experts argue that a layoff from your job, although jolting, can also be a pivotal moment—an unexpected opening to reassess, refocus and take meaningful steps forward.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Plans to build a second airport in the Las Vegas metropolitan area just took a major step forward.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Bobby Brink took a big step forward with a 41-point season, firmly establishing himself as a top-nine contributor, while Garnet Hathaway still fulfilled his role as a physical depth guy/penalty-killer.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Every year since then, Oklahoma City has gradually taken another step forward, with 40 wins in 2023 followed by 57 last season, the most in the conference, only to lose in the playoffs’ second round.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Plans to build a second airport in the Las Vegas metropolitan area just took a major step forward.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Bobby Brink took a big step forward with a 41-point season, firmly establishing himself as a top-nine contributor, while Garnet Hathaway still fulfilled his role as a physical depth guy/penalty-killer.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Every year since then, Oklahoma City has gradually taken another step forward, with 40 wins in 2023 followed by 57 last season, the most in the conference, only to lose in the playoffs’ second round.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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