Sentence examples for a substantive first step from inspiring English sources
"This bill is a substantive first step toward reinforcing bedrock ethical principles of the marketplace and restoring investor confidence, but there is still more work to be done," Mr. Baker said.
This model represents an essential first step.
Between the two rounds of presidential voting in 1998, Manuel Marulanda, their leader, agreed to meet Mr Pastrana, as a first step towards substantive peace talks.
The work thus constitutes a first step in the development of a substantive theoretical model and confirms the undeniable importance of broadening the explanation of recovery to include other groups of people with a mental health problem.
While the plan is a good first step, "it is clearly as much a public relations effort as a substantive change," said Ron Pollack, the executive director of Families USA, a Washington consumer group that has often criticized Wal-Mart's health care offerings.
But recognition is a necessary first step.
That would be a good first step.
It is a solid first step".
"This is a good first step.
Al Sharpton called it a "good first step".
