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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"Since the election of former President Lee Myung-bak, who was a highly visible Seoul mayor, the position has been widely considered a major stepping stone for future presidential hopefuls," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon, a councillor and self-employed plumber who came second to Labour in 2024, said Makerfield "isn't a stepping stone" for him.
From BBC • May 22, 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
For now, Cole just wants to repay the faith rather than see Cesena as a stepping stone to home.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
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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