curtail step
Britishnoun
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Arbeloa's side have won three consecutive matches across all competitions and victory at Villarreal could be a vital step in the revival of their season.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Arbeloa's side have won three consecutive matches across all competitions and victory at Villarreal could be a vital step in the revival of their season.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
The current research advances sodium as a viable alternative for batteries, a vital step to combat the rarity and environmental damage of lithium.
From Science Daily • Oct. 17, 2025
NHS England medical director Prof Stephen Powis said the "simple change" to the GP registration process was "a vital step forward" to ensure nobody affected by contaminated blood is "undiagnosed and unsupported".
From BBC • May 18, 2025
“She and others are about to inherit this sanctuary, a vital step toward reaching our ultimate ends. After decades of persistence, nothing can forestall me.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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