Example sentences of "forward and [verb] a " in BNC.

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1 Therefore we believe that during the plan period , those sites are likely to come forward and make a improved contribution to meeting our share of the Greater York employment needs .
2 Even when behind , the Maltese show no willingness to go forward and make a game of it .
3 One by one , everyone else , with the exception of Mait and the woman beside him , also stepped forward and tossed a coin .
4 He stepped forward and raised a hand .
5 As I boarded the Belfast train , at Connolly Station , a guard stepped forward and ran a buzzing metal detector over my plastic bag .
6 An assistant stepped briskly forward and slapped a stick of yellow chalk into Fabbiano 's outstretched hand .
7 Troy stepped forward and whistled a double note .
8 Step forward and take a bow for your time has come .
9 Craig 's hands tightened into fists as he saw his brother , flanked by his mother and Emily , step forward and throw a little earth into the grave .
10 On the coaching side we need to exploit fully our creativity and diversity of styles and encourage teachers to come forward and take a hand in contributing to the team 's repertoire .
11 and really got the momentum going and that it was the middle peasants that he needed to get the support so that they can move forward and have a revolution .
12 Certainly de Gaulle could not have returned to power if he had not stepped forward and risked a great deal in the process .
13 Perdita leant forward and removed a piece of straw from Angel 's pony 's eyelashes .
14 He leaned forward and slipped a hand into Nicola 's jacket pockets , then gave her a brief look of apology .
15 The little Bath wizard kept England B driving forward and changed a 5–8 half-time deficit into an 11–8 lead with two penalties early in the second period .
16 She beckoned to Mrs Prynn , who stepped forward and put a crucifix into Jennifer 's hands .
17 Look , ’ he said , leaning forward and putting a warm , capable hand on her knee .
18 That is why soldiers called Metaxas and Papadopoulos have from time to time felt obliged to step forward and try a spot of military dictatorship .
19 I leaned forward and grabbed a serviette .
20 He leaned forward and flicked a switch , listening .
21 As it approached , a guard stepped forward and hit a switch .
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