stepping-stone
Example Sentences
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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
He was once phenomenal but he's now a stepping stone for younger fighters and a shell of the fighter he once was.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Although the astronauts will not land on the moon, Artemis II mimics early Apollo missions that were designed as a stepping stone to test all of the equipment and procedures before making the daring landing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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
That’s when I notice a crate, a stepping stone to the top of the wall.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
