first steps
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Lawrence and others, concentrates on the young Brahms as the composer takes his first steps toward mastering all genres of music except opera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
They are pleased with how the first steps have gone in real-life surgery and are working on a larger trial.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I realize not too much of the cash pile has been spent, and the cash pile remains large. However, these first steps look to be more framing moves than investment moves.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Tony” doesn’t so much depict the first steps of a march to greatness as prove the importance of discipline and honesty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
He says nothing, just takes the first steps into the church, eyes glancing up at the cross and the pews and the pulpit.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
