a step in the right direction

noun phrase

: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something
Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.

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At the same time, White was also dismissive of Arman Tsarukyan, who weighed in as the backup fighter for the UFC 317 main event, saying that the move was a step in the right direction for the streaking contender. Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 That alone represents progress over the first three weeks and a step in the right direction as the Broncos move right into a short week and then into a long road trip that starts in the City of Brotherly Love and continues on to London. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025 That's a step in the right direction, but not enough to solve the nitrate riddle, advocates say. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025 This was a step in the right direction, which was almost all the Padres were really looking for from Michael King on Sunday. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a step in the right direction

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“A step in the right direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20in%20the%20right%20direction. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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