Stepping stone

//ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stəʊn//

"Stepping stone" in a Sentence (6 examples)

Falling—her veriest stepping-stone Shall form the pedestal of a throne— […]

Pretty stone cottages overlook the river's northern bank, and a short footpath 200 yds beyond the post office leads to stepping-stones.

He was full of ambition, and force, and life, intending all sorts of great things, and meaning to make his position a stepping stone to all that was excellent in public life.

Esperanto can make a good stepping stone language to Latin, which may be difficult for amateur linguists.

I held it truth, with him who sings ⁠To one clear harp in divers tones, ⁠That men may rise on stepping-stones Of their dead selves to higher things.

It has already been shown that the Manchester South Junction & Altrincham (itself the joint property of the London & North Western and and the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railways) served as a stepping stone by which the M.S.L.R. and G.N.R. extended their services from Manchester to Liverpool, […].

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