Sentence examples similar to through a stepping stone from inspiring English sources

The US has rejected calls from Syrian opposition groups to pause airstrikes in light of the Tokkhar strike, considering Manbij critical to disrupting Isis's exfiltration of militants through Turkey and as a stepping stone to toppling the group's de facto capital of Raqqa.

Drawn from rock through a controversial "fracking" process, some hail the gas as a "stepping stone" to a low-carbon future and a route to energy security.

"I considered that a stepping stone," Ward said.

Now an indie label is seen as a stepping stone.

Better to see it as a stepping stone.

I guess I just need to use this as a stepping stone to getting better and be happy that I've got through five matches".

"I see Kevin Johnson as a stepping stone," said Joshua.

But to use the site as a stepping stone for further research?

She adds that she sees the firm's participation as a "stepping stone" to Silicon Valley.

You use it as a stepping stone".

Sounds like a hell of a stepping stone.