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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But then Warren stepped forward to clarify that the ban was very much intended.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Having greater visibility into latent risk within complex digital business systems is a groundbreaking step forward that is a required step before cybersecurity systems can transform into highly resilient systems.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
How did American men’s tennis take a step forward?
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Making mechanical adjustments during the season, however, tends to be two steps forward, one step back.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Having greater visibility into latent risk within complex digital business systems is a groundbreaking step forward that is a required step before cybersecurity systems can transform into highly resilient systems.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
How did American men’s tennis take a step forward?
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Making mechanical adjustments during the season, however, tends to be two steps forward, one step back.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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