"spectacular step" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to a big or impressive action or decision that is taken. Example: "The company's new marketing strategy was a spectacular step that resulted in a significant increase in sales."
It was hardly a glamour job, and was a spectacular step down from directing the entire Russian domestic political scene.
"The docking of the A.T.V. is a new and spectacular step in the demonstration of European capabilities on the international scene of space exploration," said Jean-Jacques Dordain, director general of the European Space Agency.
Last but not least, CGH was spectacular step forward because it preceded and did not require the completion of the human genome (draft) sequence [ 5].
Drew Petrie's goal and spectacular step-ladder mark highlighted a tight first quarter which ended one goal apiece.
385 and 387 are joined by a spectacular stepped gable at the roof line.
Look For Nos. 385 and 387 West End are joined by a spectacular stepped gable at the roof line (photo).
What makes Via Verde especially noteworthy, though, is that the architectural and development team has created a distinctively innovative approach to green and healthy urban living: this begins with a spectacular stepped architectural form that creates 40,000 square feet (roughly an acre) of resident-accessible green rooftop terraces at varying heights.
But those pressing for a comprehensive solution may be disappointed, with Mrs. Merkel saying on Tuesday that "a spectacular, single step cannot responsibly be made, including on Thursday".
Were not the racing gods responsible for the safety pin that Spectacular Bid stepped on the morning of the Belmont Stakes?
In 1979, Spectacular Bid stepped on a pin the morning of the race and that, along with a poor ride by Ronnie Franklin, helped undo his bid.
The list of horses whose bids for fame on the racetrack were tripped up by foot problems is long — Spectacular Bid stepped on a pin before the Belmont Stakes in 1979, or so his trainer said, and lost his chance at the Triple Crown; more recently, Unbridled's Song and Big Brown each battled foot troubles.
