stepping-stone
Example Sentences
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"It's a stepping stone to Mars, where we might have the most likelihood of finding evidence of past life, but it's also a Rosetta Stone for how other solar systems form."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Officially, the mission - which will take the crew further into space than anyone has ever been before - is a stepping stone, Nasa says, towards a permanent lunar base and eventually, Mars.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
For Painter, whose program thrives by developing players year-over-year instead of serving as a stepping stone for future NBA stars, Smith’s evolution has been the perfect proof of concept.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
And this is another stepping stone, to get to finally act on screen together.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
But that was itself a mere stepping stone to greater things.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
