Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] to the [num ord] stage " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once I had discussed the situation with Sylvia and explained to her what had been happening , we were able to progress to the next stage . |
| 2 | Unless needs are clearly identified , it is difficult to proceed to the next stage in the ‘ training cycle ’ : planning a programme to ensure that effective use is made of available resources . |
| 3 | It soon becomes necessary to shift to the fourth stage of the process , referred to as seeking sponsorship . |
| 4 | In this case , in fact , it has not proved necessary to move to the next stage of passing a statute , at least not for the time being . |
| 5 | At a meeting on May 11 of the ongoing inter-party talks on the future of Northern Ireland [ see p. 38822 for March talks ] , the Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP ) , anxious to move to the next stage in the negotiation process and involve the Republic of Ireland government , put forward proposals on a future government in the province which would include commissioners appointed by Dublin and the European Communities ( EC ) . |