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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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Then choose one tangible step forward; schedule a meeting to share your ideas differently, ask for feedback or try a new approach.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Brodie Ziemer took a huge step forward with 23 goals at Minnesota last season.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Then choose one tangible step forward; schedule a meeting to share your ideas differently, ask for feedback or try a new approach.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Brodie Ziemer took a huge step forward with 23 goals at Minnesota last season.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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