step towards/toward
Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words
Indicates movement in the direction of something.
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Examples (10)
- He took a hesitant step towards her.
- The talks mark a step towards peace.
- They have taken their first tentative steps towards democracy.
- She took a cautious step towards the edge of the cliff.
- This new policy is a positive step towards environmental protection.
- Every small achievement is a step towards ultimate success.
- The baby made its first wobbly steps towards its father.
- Launching the satellite was a giant step towards understanding the universe.
- We need to take concrete steps towards addressing social inequality.
- His decision to apologize was a crucial step towards reconciliation.