stepping stone
Britishnoun
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one of a series of stones acting as footrests for crossing streams, marshes, etc
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a circumstance that assists progress towards some goal
Example Sentences
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In his victory speech, he said his win could mark a turning point for the country, while he pledged not to use the constituency as a stepping stone.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Whether QMM proves to be the final word or a stepping stone, it opens a startling possibility: the universe may not only be geometry and energy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
So coming from a jazz standpoint, I had some strong opinions of who I wanted to be and music school was just my stepping stone — my way out of the house.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
“I like to think of every game as a stepping stone to the next show,” Clarke said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
But that was itself a mere stepping stone to greater things.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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