Example sentences of "forward [prep] [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Its 1966 report , while confirming the claim that the ‘ uniquely rigid ’ two-release system ‘ discouraged the production of certain types of films ’ , concluded that there were ‘ formidable and probably expensive practical problems in the way of adopting any of the proposals ’ put forward for ameliorating the situation . |
| 2 | Proposals were put forward for managing the closely interdependent economies of the republics . |
| 3 | In the following discussion , we shall be making use of Hart 's ( 1969 ) distinction between the general justifications ( or ‘ general justifying aims ’ ) put forward for having a system of punishment , and the principles of distribution which it is claimed should determine how severe the punishment of individual offenders should be . |
| 4 | Smoking : Many reasons are currently being put forward for giving up smoking and all of them are valid . |
| 5 | One of the most difficult but necessary jobs for any Government — and for any Prime Minister — is therefore to say ‘ no ’ to some of the many bright ideas that come forward for spending more money . |
| 6 | What arguments , or reasons , would the directors have put forward for closing a dozen old works far up the valleys , at 300 m altitude , and building two new ones on the coast , at Port Talbot and , perhaps , at Cardiff ? |
| 7 | Rules and prohibitions are best accepted and obeyed when they are kept to a minimum and when good reasons are put forward for abiding by them . |
| 8 | Prof Stonham said : ‘ Neural networks are the only way forward for solving real-world problems . |
| 9 | It is in these areas that Save The Children has consistently moved forward through developing long term strategies which are being added to and developed year after year . |
| 10 | But an English ex-social worker has come forward after seeing her picture in TODAY and claimed she is a youngster he once counselled . |
| 11 | Goalkeeper Bolder off his line , punched away only to Andy Melville on the edge of the penalty area ; Melville ran forward after picking up the loose ball , hammered it forward , Martin Foyle getting the last touch of the ball into the corner of the net , and United now seemingly pushing forward towards three points . |
| 12 | But they brought their arrangements forward after deciding to make the journey by ferry and coach . |
| 13 | He was ushered forward after cooling his heels for four minutes . |
| 14 | New recruits to Medau came forward after visiting the stand at the Royal Norfolk Show , and more joined after a Promotions Week in the Lowestoft area organised by Marlene McGee and Jane Fisk , with Come-and-Try sessions and demonstrations by Oulton Broad class members . |
| 15 | Alex gives us some extra variety , he is a genuine spinner of the ball and he is keen to get his career moving forward after finding his progress blocked by the presence of Phil Tufnell at Middlesex . |
| 16 | He hacks forward after asking me if it was a 5-iron . |
| 17 | Meditating on God 's word leads us forward into contemplating God himself . |
| 18 | The main deck features a most generous main salon and dining forward with seating for eight . |
| 19 | Then blindfold them and invite them to take four steps backwards followed by four forward before trying to blow out the candle . |
| 20 | It is much easier to lean further forward before attempting to rise or , if this is not possible , try bringing the feet back so they are almost under the body . |
| 21 | Although we could make no definite plans for this year , we all agreed that the meetings marked a step forward in getting to know each other in a Christian Spirit . |
| 22 | This represents a major step forward in unlocking the commercial potential of our inner cities and of breathing new life into areas which may have been derelict for many years . |
| 23 | ‘ This is a further step forward in building ballistic protection business for Courtaulds Aerospace and follows the success we have already had with military programmes . ’ |
| 24 | The report represents a step forward in thinking about public sector higher education within at least part of the University of Wales and it is to be hoped that its influence spreads widely throughout that body . |
| 25 | ‘ Our existing policies not only remain unchanged after the Peking incident , we will move forward in pushing forward the economic reform and open door policy . ’ |
| 26 | But I think there 's also the other end of the scale which is , which is what , you 've slightly amended this year , is the fact of elderly people erm , I know recently that myself have gone through the fact of my gran had er , was going through a very sick period , and if she 'd have come back home , it would have been very difficult for me to have had to look after her at the same time as trying to attend my council duties , and this would have been the same for my dad , and the additional income which this would have brought , to have paid someone to be able to look after her whilst we were at council meetings , and you can remember that these meetings sometimes go on , you can say well , this meeting should be over by one o'clock then it goes on till three o'clock or whatever , and then peop , the problems mount up for that person left on their own , and I think that those things have to be taken into consideration , and I believe that this is the first step forward in trying to recognise that people have responsibilities outside of the council chamber . |
| 27 | The State took a very considerable leap forward in establishing the rudiments of central planning in land use management , resource allocation and the distribution of population and industry . |
| 28 | Now that seems to us to be a very good way forward in establishing a framework for for the consideration of those sort of proposals . |
| 29 | As General Manager David Lynch said , ‘ this acquisition is clearly an important step forward in developing our drains business for the future and has significantly increased our expertise in this service . |
| 30 | Proposals to introduce mandatory re-entry programmes for nurses and health visitors linked to periodic relicensing are one way of maintaining a safe level of practice , and a logical step forward in promoting the importance of maintaining such safety . |