stepping-stone
Example Sentences
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So coming from a jazz standpoint, I had some strong opinions of who I wanted to be and music school was just my stepping stone — my way out of the house.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The green group said the corridor follows the "stepping stone" connectivity model developed by Bugslife, which shows that habitat patches no more than 300m apart can restore ecosystems at a landscape scale.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
Hours later, Pakistan's government said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had met Vance, expressing hope the talks would serve as "a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region".
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
But that was itself a mere stepping stone to greater things.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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