step forward
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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Padilla attended and stepped forward to ask a question of Noem before being physically removed from the room and placed in handcuffs.
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
To be fair, some states have begun taking meaningful steps forward.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The New York Times noted that the attack occurred the same day that Ukraine participated in an accession conference with ministers of the European Union, marking a step forward in its effort to join the EU and gain protection against Russia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
Another theme for consumer acceptance is how to market this major step forward in animal welfare.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
To be fair, some states have begun taking meaningful steps forward.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The New York Times noted that the attack occurred the same day that Ukraine participated in an accession conference with ministers of the European Union, marking a step forward in its effort to join the EU and gain protection against Russia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
Another theme for consumer acceptance is how to market this major step forward in animal welfare.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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 24 Jun. 2026.
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