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Definitions for stepping-stone
step·ping-stone
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Webster Dictionary
Stepping-stonenoun
a stone to raise the feet above the surface of water or mud in walking
Stepping-stonenoun
fig.: A means of progress or advancement
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stepping-stone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stepping-stone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of stepping-stone in a Sentence
Elizabeth Warren promised just a few weeks ago that Elizabeth Warren ’d spend all of her time and energy focused on Massachusetts, it’s very clear Elizabeth Warren’s using Massachusetts as a stepping stone for president of the United States in 2020.
I don't see( the special election) as a stepping stone. I see it as an opportunity to finally bring representation to a district that has been neglected for 10 years, generations upon generations of my family live in San Joaquin Valley and we're suffering with bad air, bad water. I'm just sick of San Joaquin Valley.
I felt like I started out really well, played really strong in the first set and just building on that, so, I feel like I can still improve and get better throughout this tournament, for sure. This is a good stepping stone for right now.
Each race is a stepping stone.
They recognise that sport and business works neatly together and there are lot of transferable skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork, players have got to utilise doors that can open, and use them as a stepping stone into life after rugby.
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