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The phrase "a tangible first step" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an initial action or measure that is concrete and measurable, often in the context of progress or change.
Example: "Implementing a recycling program in the office is a tangible first step towards reducing our environmental impact."
Alternatives: "a concrete initial action" or "a measurable first action".
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Mr. Mubarak proposes an internationally backed declaration of Palestinian statehood as a tangible first step toward this deal, one that might revive Palestinian hopes for diplomacy and diminish support for terror.
It had also, he claimed, made a miscalculation in believing that his intention to hold the ballot was a "pressure card" designed to draw concessions, rather than a tangible first step towards a long-held goal of sovereignty.
That level of cooperation could be a tangible first step.
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To make something, whether digital or tangible, the first step lies in gathering in the talent that can make things happen, but as of yet, they have not made much headway.
Comparison of the quality of glycemic control using continuous and intermittent measurement is a crucial first step in determining whether continuous glucose monitoring systems can provide tangible benefit to patients.
That would be a good first step.
But recognition is a necessary first step.
- Provide a safe first step.
A good first step.
Despite these limitations, we believe that our findings are a critical first step in establishing dose-response curves for step counts with blood pressure in patients treated for diabetes and could facilitate the development of individual exercise prescriptions that provide patients with more tangible goals for physical activity.
Finally, with this review being a logical first step, there must be an increase in motivation by conference planners to produce rigorous evaluations and by evaluation methodology researchers to provide tangible, accessible examples for organizers.
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