1.   A first step toward secularization was the separation from the Church of Rome and the beginnings of toleration of religious diversity.

2.   A sick child was the first step toward utter family ruin.

3.   And they knew that learning was a way out of the trap, a major step toward self-expression.

4.   Apart from the clearly implied step toward preventive detention, it was almost impossible not to detect an underlying racism.

5.   As a first step toward cutting costs, Helen volunteered to go to work in the chicken palace, as the cashier.

6.   At least this is a step toward the truth, what really happened.

7.   Basically, the Start menu and My Computer icon represent another step toward making computerese disappear.

8.   But I hope that this election will be a major step toward that ultimate goal.

9.   Find her, they say, and you take a big step toward finding the elusive Bishop.

10.   If the scientists succeed, they will have taken a small step toward improving the efficiency of nuclear fusion devices.