"Today,we've taken another step forward by - in leaving behind the legacy of the 20th century while building a more secure future for our children."

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"The start of yuan clearing service in Singapore is one more step forward to the internationalization of the renminbi, " said Matthew Cannon, HSBC's head of global markets in Singapore, referring to the Chinese currency by its official name.

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Umpires don't call chucking no-balls on field any more, which is a step forward in terms of not subjecting players to a trial by humiliation.

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But the implications go deeper: For the millions of Americans who live with paralysis, mentally controlling artificial limbs and mobility devices would be a big step forward toward more independent living.

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