Example sentences of "have take a step " in BNC.

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1 With the Mediterranean 's natural sponge resources nearly exhausted , Lesson has taken a step in the right direction by importing sponges from the Gulf of Mexico .
2 Fifteen Para , which has its headquarters in my constituency , was being marched to oblivion until public opinion brought itself to bear on the Ministry , and I am grateful that it has taken a step backwards , but we still do not know what size that step is .
3 I am pleased to see that the Chancellor has taken a step in this direction in his Budget , though it is nowhere near enough .
4 THE fight for the return of Barnard Castle auction mart 's licence to certify cattle has taken a step forward with the involvement of the town 's MP .
5 A MOVE to ease traffic problems near the Denes in Darlington has taken a step forward .
6 PLANNING for the 1994 British International Motor Show has taken a step forward with confirmation that it will again be held at Birmingham 's NEC .
7 Members of the European Commission [ EC ] have reached an agreement to control and reduce emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides and the UK has taken a step towards this with new legislation governing all industrial processes [ See page 5 ] .
8 If you tackle it along the lines suggested in this booklet , you will have taken a step towards reducing the appalling costs the problem imposes on all of us .
9 It was a distinct , physical feeling of sick panic , as if she had taken a step — and there was nothing there .
10 But in the meantime Louis had taken a step back by withdrawing his consent to the betrothal of Richard and Alice .
11 He had taken a step towards her .
12 In a moment the paper was back in its folder , and he had taken a step away from her .
13 Cath Thompson , from the Traveller 's Rest , Cockerton , said the meeting had taken a step forward as Inntrepreneur had agreed to negotiate rents .
14 ‘ We have taken a step backward , ’ Ryan said — and on this sorry evidence it looks as if it will be backwards all the way when the Test takes place at Cardiff Arms Park on 4 November .
15 Mr Ward said : ‘ Something has to be done here as we have taken a step backwards .
16 ‘ But since that match we have progressed , while Liverpool have taken a step back . ’
17 CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a livestock market and housing estate outside Darlington have taken a step forward .
18 That having taken this momentous decision to join the Exchange Rate Mechanism , we have taken a step of the most important step towards economic monetary union from which there can be no turning back .
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