step forward

phrasal verb

stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward
: to give or offer help, information, etc.
A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

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Look straight ahead and take a large step forward with one leg, lowering your body slowly. Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 As reported exclusively by Deadline previously, Ted Lasso saw a major step forward in the greenlighting of Season 4 as cast members Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and Jeremy Swift had their options picked up by the show’s studio, Warner Bros. Television. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024 If these questions are answered favorably, the Bucks’ backcourt will take a positive step forward—positioning them for a serious title push. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 The collaboration marks a significant step forward in TME’s ambitions to expand its global presence and further solidify its position in the international music scene. Billboard China, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for step forward 

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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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