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 black box recovery marks an important step forward in the investigation, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a social media post.
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Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
While the offense was doing its thing, Buehler became the latest Red Sox starting pitcher to take a major step forward.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
Her addition marks a major step forward for the project, which is slated to begin production this fall.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Multiple community members stepped forward to express concerns about the challenging financial situation ahead.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
While the offense was doing its thing, Buehler became the latest Red Sox starting pitcher to take a major step forward.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
Her addition marks a major step forward for the project, which is slated to begin production this fall.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Multiple community members stepped forward to express concerns about the challenging financial situation ahead.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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 17 Jun. 2025.
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