How to Use step forward in a Sentence

step forward

phrasal verb
  • And others in Russia could step forward to make the choice for him.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2023
  • There’s still time for more contenders to step forward.
    Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Then this busybody guy stepped forward out of nowhere and shook his head sadly at the large dent on the side of my car.
    Kerry Slattery, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
  • The problem was that not one of them stepped forward to make the starting role his own and get the 20-25 carries a game that come with it.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Grasp the handles near the base of your palm, then step forward so that your feet are pointed forward.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Can Franklin take some major steps forward and compete for a league crown?
    Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2023
  • On Monday, Switzerland agreed to push the Ukrainian plan a step forward.
    Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The guide then waits until the charging bear trails off its charge to then take several steps forward to get the bear to run away.
    Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 27 June 2023
  • Will any of them step forward during training camp to earn that level of faith?
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2023
  • Carwash features two steps forward with a backward swish and a hip thrust.
    Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 June 2023
  • Why this is important for your business: This is a big step forward for Slack users.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • But at least including these topics in our games can be a good step forward.
    Damiano D’agostino, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
  • But whether this will all add up to a giant step forward in home robotics remains to be seen.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The fact that no one stepped forward to carry on the dairy, to bring it to its next phase, was particularly rough for the Histons.
    Alisa Tang, Washington Post, 23 July 2023
  • Canada has been building for this moment for a couple of decades with two steps forward and one step back.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Still, in a world with few options, doctors and patients say this is a historic step forward.
    Dr. Darien Sutton-Ramsey, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2023
  • In all, 20 players stepped forward to be baptized, the Facebook post stated.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Adding difference makers in the secondary and pass-rushers via free agency and the draft should allow the group to take a step forward in 2024.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Friends have stepped forward to help and raise money with a social media campaign.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Though the study leaves plenty of questions unanswered, to others in the field, this is an important step forward.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 4 Jan. 2024
  • And the legal knot it is tied in reflects the difficulties in taking even small steps forward.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • In the video, Esti, who wore a pink floral onesie, took a few steps forward before falling on a rug and flashing a big smile at the camera.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Take a large step forward with right foot and lower until both knees are bent at 90-degree angles.
    Megan Falk, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Other changes are likely forthcoming as the Sharks hope to take a step forward next season.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The current fight could be one step forward for UAW employees and two steps forward for mankind (or all of mankind who wants a four day workweek).
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The Mercury took a step forward in the second quarter and tightened defensively against the Wings.
    Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2023
  • Quinn and his staff would like to see the goalie group take another step forward, but that will only be possible if the Sharks improve in their end.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
  • When the game matters, when the moment reaches a fever pitch, Perry steps forward to deliver.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Numerous players have stepped forward to contribute, making the Lancers the rarest of teams.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The good news is that hospitals have stepped forward post-pandemic to correct the problems.
    Leah Binder, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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