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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And this is another stepping stone, to get to finally act on screen together.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
He said support from organisations working in this area could also be "that little stepping stone" to get you through a difficult moment.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
To another, it’s a stepping stone to adventure under and atop the waves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
The team says the idea could be tested soon using drones or balloon-mounted receivers, providing a stepping stone toward large-scale quantum networks that span nations and continents using small satellites in low Earth orbit.
From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025
That’s when I notice a crate, a stepping stone to the top of the wall.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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