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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The Spain Film Commission (SFC) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to consolidate Spain as a global hub for audiovisual production.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The 21-year-old rookie taking a step forward in 2025 will go a long ways toward the Orioles’ youth movement (Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman) keeping the team competitive in the AL East.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Now, however, thanks to his challenge, the Arab states have stepped forward with their own plan to rebuild Gaza, at the cost of $53 billion.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Ukraine on Tuesday accepted a deal put forward by the Trump administration during a meeting in Saudi Arabia, a significant step forward in securing a ceasefire agreement and bringing an end to the war with Russia.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The 21-year-old rookie taking a step forward in 2025 will go a long ways toward the Orioles’ youth movement (Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman) keeping the team competitive in the AL East.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Now, however, thanks to his challenge, the Arab states have stepped forward with their own plan to rebuild Gaza, at the cost of $53 billion.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Ukraine on Tuesday accepted a deal put forward by the Trump administration during a meeting in Saudi Arabia, a significant step forward in securing a ceasefire agreement and bringing an end to the war with Russia.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for step forward
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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