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.
Examples of step forward in a Sentence
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Sivan was among the first women to step forward in 2017 after the New York Times published its blockbuster piece exposing the initial wave of public allegations against Weinstein.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Politics San Diego ballot measures for ranked choice voting, ‘clean elections’ take key step forward
May 14, 2020
Derek Casady, president of the La Jolla Democratic Club, said connections to private donors should not be a pre-requisite to run for office.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Transitioning from a long-distance relationship to possibly sharing the same zip code is an exciting step forward but can also bring mixed emotions.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Other changes are likely forthcoming as the Sharks hope to take a step forward next season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
That toolkit had been incorporated by almost all of the attendees of the roundtable event and was positioned as a strong step forward for other businesses looking to build on it.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Robert is a scientist who has had a lot of success, who is working in a technology that is making huge steps forward.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The workers who play characters like Goofy and Mickey Mouse and cheer and dance at parades at Disneyland have taken a step forward in their push to unionize with Actors’ Equity.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Piedmont Lithium’s plans to build a new $1.2 billion mine and processing plant in Gaston County just took a major step forward.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Politics San Diego ballot measures for ranked choice voting, ‘clean elections’ take key step forward
May 14, 2020
Derek Casady, president of the La Jolla Democratic Club, said connections to private donors should not be a pre-requisite to run for office.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Transitioning from a long-distance relationship to possibly sharing the same zip code is an exciting step forward but can also bring mixed emotions.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Other changes are likely forthcoming as the Sharks hope to take a step forward next season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
That toolkit had been incorporated by almost all of the attendees of the roundtable event and was positioned as a strong step forward for other businesses looking to build on it.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Robert is a scientist who has had a lot of success, who is working in a technology that is making huge steps forward.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The workers who play characters like Goofy and Mickey Mouse and cheer and dance at parades at Disneyland have taken a step forward in their push to unionize with Actors’ Equity.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Piedmont Lithium’s plans to build a new $1.2 billion mine and processing plant in Gaston County just took a major step forward.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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