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The phrase "a small step in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a minor progress or action taken towards a larger goal or objective.
Example: "The new policy is a small step in the right direction for improving employee satisfaction."
Alternatives: "a minor advancement in" or "a slight move towards".
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That's a small step in the right direction.
"This agreement is a small step in the right direction".
The Mets took a small step in that direction yesterday.
Paying government workers is a small step in Afghanistan's long climb to normality.
Warren called these clawbacks in pay a "small step in the right direction".
This is a small step in trying to put that right and write them back in.
"His admission that he doped throughout his career is a small step in the right direction.
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Last Friday, British theatre took a small step in the direction of free speech.
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