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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The event is widely seen as a stepping stone towards India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.
From Barron's
This group will see a Grand Slam as a stepping stone to bigger success and a huge source of momentum heading into 2027.
From BBC
Damage was caused to a 500-year-old ruined castle after a visitor used part of a wall to make stepping stones across a large puddle.
From BBC
With the EU's push to develop it's own capacities likely to take time, Polish commanders said they see the US system as a stepping stone.
From Barron's
The house wasn’t perfect, but it was a stepping stone.
From MarketWatch
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