step-by-step approach

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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
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(Definition ofapproachfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Each chapter takes astep-by-stepapproachwith clearly set out notes highlighting the problem areas.
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From this perspective a gradualist,step-by-stepapproach, in which the 'higher' levels of autonomy may never be addressed, may restrict, rather than foster, the development of autonomy.
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What we want to see and must now strive that much more to achieve is astep-by-stepapproachto the final goal of nuclear disarmament.
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We continue to believe in a practicalstep-by-stepapproachto disarmament, not wide-ranging declaratory programmes.
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He expounded with considerable eloquence the philosophy of thestep-by-stepapproachto the problem of the closed shop.
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I accept entirely that he must use astep-by-stepapproach—getting the groundswell up from the union members through to the top.
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A comprehensive test ban remains a long-term goal to which progress will be made by only astep-by-stepapproach.
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A comprehensive test ban remains a long term goal to which progress will be made only by astep-by-stepapproach.
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We must start again not on astep-by-stepapproachbut on a wider basis.
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In other words, we wish to adopt astep-by-stepapproach, confirming only so far as we have some direct feel ahead.
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I do not agree with astep-by-stepapproachinasmuch as it involves time-limited legislation.
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I so agree with a previous speaker who referred to astep-by-stepapproach.
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A realisticstep-by-stepapproachis more likely to succeed than an all-or-nothing approach.
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If we are to have astep-by-stepapproach—and that is one means of locomotion—we must know what our objective is.
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There will surely have to be astep-by-stepapproachto the problem.
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Thestep-by-stepapproachhas worked so well as to produce the much more satisfactory situation that we have today.
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It has been tried before; it is a slowstep-by-stepapproach.
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