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 results mark a major step forward for energy-efficient aviation.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
This season marked a step forward, culminating in the Red Sox’s first playoff appearance since 2021.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Naoris Protocol is taking a bold step forward, designing a security system built to defend against today’s threats and to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow, including the emerging risks from quantum computing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With a non‑conference schedule that includes marquee matchups and a roster still finding its identity, the Phoenix will rely on growth, cohesion, and taking steps forward in the competitive Horizon League.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
This season marked a step forward, culminating in the Red Sox’s first playoff appearance since 2021.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Naoris Protocol is taking a bold step forward, designing a security system built to defend against today’s threats and to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow, including the emerging risks from quantum computing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With a non‑conference schedule that includes marquee matchups and a roster still finding its identity, the Phoenix will rely on growth, cohesion, and taking steps forward in the competitive Horizon League.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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