a step in the right direction
noun phrase
: an action that increases one's chances of achieving something
Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction.
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Every iteration is a step in the right direction, increasing the industry’s understanding of how vaping technology can be applied to ingredients and actives used in other verticals such as healthcare.
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Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump's call for rebuilding Gaza under new terms—focused on accountability and opportunity rather than blank checks—is a step in the right direction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
For startup leaders who are motivated to use their resources wisely and scale with intention, a purchase-to-pay system can be a step in the right direction.
—Laurent Charpentier, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
What comes next… Sunday was a step in the right direction but sterner challenges await.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump's call for rebuilding Gaza under new terms—focused on accountability and opportunity rather than blank checks—is a step in the right direction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
For startup leaders who are motivated to use their resources wisely and scale with intention, a purchase-to-pay system can be a step in the right direction.
—Laurent Charpentier, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
What comes next… Sunday was a step in the right direction but sterner challenges await.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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“A step in the right direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20in%20the%20right%20direction. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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