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The phrase "an initial step" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when discussing the beginning of a process or journey. For example, "Taking a course in web development was an initial step in my career change."
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The curation of photos on Instagram is just an initial step towards larger initiatives.
"This was an initial step".
These cards are an initial step.
Critics note that, as in other new democracies, an election is only an initial step.
Rouhani took an initial step on Monday, by breaking the ban on mentioning Khatami in public.
Microsoft describes Windows Me as "an initial step towards delivering on Microsoft's vision for home users".
The Bundesrat's decision is only an initial step in what could be a very long process.
"It's an initial step, though".
So in an initial step, PRF gave out small grants.
The deterministic programs work as an initial step.
This study represents an initial step for policy instrument design.
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