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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And for a senior-laden Peabody team dreaming of a deep run in the state tournament, this was certainly a step in the right direction.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
So, this wasn’t a step in the right direction, but as Stroud said, there’s plenty of football left to play in 2025.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This new law is a step in the right direction and makes way for a workplace that centers the needs of employees at every stage of life.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sure, hiring Barry Odom as head coach is a step in the right direction, but there are just too many disparate parts here to expect success in his first season.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
So, this wasn’t a step in the right direction, but as Stroud said, there’s plenty of football left to play in 2025.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This new law is a step in the right direction and makes way for a workplace that centers the needs of employees at every stage of life.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sure, hiring Barry Odom as head coach is a step in the right direction, but there are just too many disparate parts here to expect success in his first season.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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