Example sentences of "[noun prp] [verb] take [art] step " in BNC.

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1 Hungary appeared to take a step in the right direction when its rulers voted to transmute the old Hungarian Socialist Workers ' Party into a new , reformist-led Socialist Party — and in effect divorced the party from the state .
2 But in the meantime Louis had taken a step back by withdrawing his consent to the betrothal of Richard and Alice .
3 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 ] .
4 ‘ But since that match we have progressed , while Liverpool have taken a step back . ’
5 A MOVE to ease traffic problems near the Denes in Darlington has taken a step forward .
6 CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a livestock market and housing estate outside Darlington have taken a step forward .
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