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steps forward vs step forward

Both "steps forward" and "step forward" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Steps forward" is used when referring to multiple actions or advancements, while "step forward" is used when referring to a single action or advancement.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 897 views

steps forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple actions or advancements.

This phrase is used when talking about progress, improvements, or literal steps taken in a forward direction. It indicates more than one action or advancement.

Examples:

The team took several steps forward in their research.
She made significant steps forward in her career.
The company is making great strides with each step forward.

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Two steps forward, one puke back.
If you'll exit the vehicle, take 10 steps forward.
Number 3, take 2 steps forward.
They are all steps forward which indicate that dialogue with China on human rights is not blocked.
Despite some significant steps forward, differences were not ironed out on a number of basic points that have an impact on the JPA's parliamentary and democratic credentials.
The Council common position to all intents and purposes reflects the will of Parliament and promises great steps forward in road safety.
That code of conduct represents two significant steps forward.
Three steps forward, stop, and jump.
This time, though, the conclusions are relatively short and definitely represent major steps forward.
I agree with you that we have indeed taken some steps forward.
These tentative steps forward cannot be called into question now.
These are major steps forward compared with the previous, presidential, elections in 2006.
I think that these are major steps forward.
Ladies and gentlemen, I remind you that the Constitution also takes some steps forward.
These are also substantial steps forward to the achievement of monetary union.
I think that we have, indeed, taken important steps forward.
These considerable steps forward are only the beginning of the fight against health inequalities in the EU.
Once again a major international gathering ended as it began, without taking significant steps forward.
This is why we need to take further steps forward.
This concerted effort will make it possible to take decisive steps forward.

Alternatives:

advancements made
progress achieved
forward movements

step forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single action or advancement.

This phrase is used when talking about progress, improvements, or a literal step taken in a forward direction. It indicates a single action or advancement.

Examples:

He took a step forward in his relationship with his father.
The new policy is a positive step forward for the company.
Each step forward brings us closer to our goal.

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Sometimes exhaustion is the first step forward.
Marshal Jessup, please step forward.
Criteria for evaluation of water status are an important step forward.
The development of this missing link would represent a major step forward in promoting inland navigation.
Not very revolutionary and only a small step forward.
That is a considerable step forward.
Roxanne Marie LeBlanc, please step forward.
We need an anti-Templeton to step forward.
They were a significant step forward.
This is an important step forward for consumers.
This is a large step forward.
Measuring results is a step forward.
Yesterday Parliament took an important procedural step forward.
Islam has made another step forward.
Alas, subsequent developments cancel this unsteady step forward.
It therefore represents an important step forward.
That represents a mayor step forward.
It's a big step forward.
Well, it is a big step forward.
You made a very big step forward today, Sharon.

Alternatives:

advancement made
progress achieved
forward movement

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