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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These legislative efforts represent major steps forward for census education and outreach.
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Julie Menin, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, with five years of freelancing under her belt and 12 years in New York City, Leamon’s journey proves that breaking into fashion isn’t about a single defining moment but a series of intentional steps forward.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
This is a major step forward after its capital city, Cairo, introduced electric buses in 2022.
—Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The nonprofit Historic Denver is seeking to force preservation of a former power plant in central Denver as owner Xcel Energy’s one-month window for potential buyers to step forward apparently draws to a close.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julie Menin, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, with five years of freelancing under her belt and 12 years in New York City, Leamon’s journey proves that breaking into fashion isn’t about a single defining moment but a series of intentional steps forward.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
This is a major step forward after its capital city, Cairo, introduced electric buses in 2022.
—Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The nonprofit Historic Denver is seeking to force preservation of a former power plant in central Denver as owner Xcel Energy’s one-month window for potential buyers to step forward apparently draws to a close.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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