stepping stone

Examples (10)

• The children carefully crossed the stream by jumping on the stepping stones.
• We laid stepping stones across the lawn to create a clear path to the shed.
• This entry-level job is just a stepping stone to a more senior position.
• Completing this short course can be a valuable stepping stone to a university degree.
• Every failure can be a stepping stone to greater success if you learn from it.
• The new policy was seen as a stepping stone towards broader economic reform.
• Learning a new language can be a stepping stone to understanding diverse cultures.
• The ancient garden featured irregular stepping stones winding through the moss.
• He viewed his first startup as a stepping stone to becoming a serial entrepreneur.
• Gaining experience in various departments served as crucial stepping stones for her promotion.