31.   Although government officials view the transfer as a major step toward stabilizing this long-divided country, they were taking control of a ghost town.

32.   Although Atlanta claims trees as its signature asset, the metro area has taken only baby steps toward valuing them, Bansley said.

33.   Although none of us have the answers, sharing our stories is the first step toward finding solutions and building worldwide understanding.

34.   Amnesty would provide access to green cards, which signify permanent residence and are a step toward citizenship.

35.   Although the research is in early stages, the company said these findings are a critical step toward getting the product into human clinical trials.

36.   Although they remained close, Ricky had taken the first steps toward establishing his own identity.

37.   An essential step toward judicial reform came this summer with the naming of a new Supreme Court, which in El Salvador controls the entire judiciary.

38.   And apologizing is the first step toward regaining trust, noted John Buley, an ASU communications professor.

39.   And as a first step toward this marvelous goal, the general felt a pressing need for ...

40.   An amendment to prohibit witchcraft, and the practice of mistreating accused witches, could be a first step toward uniting law and order and civil liberties factions.