a step in the right direction
noun phrase
: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something
Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.
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Listen to this article Kodai Senga took a step in the right direction on Wednesday.
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James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024
The recent opening of a new General Dynamics factory in Texas to make 155-millimeter shells is a step in the right direction and an example of the kind of policy that could make a real difference if scaled up further.
—Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2024
The recent additional $5 million investment by HHS to support actors at the state and local levels to reach these high-risk populations is a step in the right direction.
—Raj Panjabi, TIME, 11 June 2024
The Rangers offense answered the call and took a step in the right direction on Sunday at Globe Life Field to secure an 7-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants and avoid a series sweep.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2024
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James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024
The recent opening of a new General Dynamics factory in Texas to make 155-millimeter shells is a step in the right direction and an example of the kind of policy that could make a real difference if scaled up further.
—Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2024
The recent additional $5 million investment by HHS to support actors at the state and local levels to reach these high-risk populations is a step in the right direction.
—Raj Panjabi, TIME, 11 June 2024
The Rangers offense answered the call and took a step in the right direction on Sunday at Globe Life Field to secure an 7-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants and avoid a series sweep.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2024
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“A step in the right direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20in%20the%20right%20direction. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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