Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] forward to a " in BNC.
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| 1 | In these circumstances , M. Mitterrand looked forward to a ‘ Yes ’ vote of as much as 70 per cent . |
| 2 | However , most businessmen looked forward to a speedy lifting of wartime controls . |
| 3 | British qualifications in public health medicine fully meet the requirements of the directives and the faculty looks forward to a time when the specialty will be formally recognised in all member states and not only in Britain , France , and Ireland . |
| 4 | Nor can any athlete look forward to a long and healthy life if they use drugs to aid their performance . |
| 5 | In August 1746 Leapor looked forward to a career as a writer and perhaps she felt she now had less cause to protest . |
| 6 | Indeed the Director of Kenya 's Institute of Education looks forward to a time when a syllabus may be devised which , in addition to a national ‘ core ’ , has specific defined areas where programmes devised at district or local levels will be developed and implemented . |
| 7 | Writing later on ‘ models of socialism ’ , Kurashvili looked forward to a further stage of ‘ democratic socialism ’ which would include respect for minority rights , a separation of powers , genuine federalism and a ‘ socialist multiparty system ’ . |
| 8 | Stephen 's quick action in marching to head off David of Scotland had impressed most of the barons and the King looked forward to a well-attended Easter court , which would confer upon his kingship the final confirmation of acknowledgement by his nobles . |
| 9 | Brian looks forward to a fresh challenge |
| 10 | If people look forward to a meeting because of the atmosphere which you help create it will add to your personal influence . |
| 11 | Co-ordinator Ann Graham said : ‘ It is a shame when young people look forward to a ride on the horses , often for weeks , to find it rained-off . |
| 12 | King Edward VII and his Consort , Alexandra , were able to influence international events , particularly in Europe , which continued to be the predominant continent and Britain looked forward to a long period of peaceful influence . |
| 13 | Allen stole forward to a point where he had a good view of the Waste . |
| 14 | Foreign Office worthies look forward to a parallel rise through the ranks of the Order of St Michael and St George , from CMG ( Call Me God ) , to KCMG ( Kindly Call Me God ) to GCMG ( God Calls Me God ) , on the theory that gullible foreigners will be more impressed by the ambassador of a second-division power if he 's called Sir Cuthbert Smith instead of plain Mr Smith . |
| 15 | ‘ All the more reason to look forward to a happy day off . ’ |
| 16 | Left-hander Justin Vaughan played forward to a delivery from Graeme Hick . |
| 17 | Their business , a factory making patio doors for the trade , was initially based in Newton Abbot because of economical site and labour costs ; now Peter Aldam looks forward to a mere 30-minute commute there along the soon-to-be finished A30 extension . |
| 18 | So , with this in mind , he borrowed his Father 's van and drove towards Gloucester looking forward to a relaxing afternoon in the steam . |
| 19 | It is also a suitable time to look forward to a new Government which will use the Department of Social Security to defend the interests of pensioners , the disabled and others in need , rather than the interests of the Treasury , the wealthy and the political constituencies of the Conservative party . |
| 20 | Robyn looked forward to a change from the suburban backyards and business parks she had created of late . |