He stepped forward into a single, ferocious moment.

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And he was productive: He first worked in the trumpet sections of big bands, until he stepped forward and led the small-group revolution, creating fast, intricate new music known as bebop and pioneering Afro-Cuban jazz.

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"So as soon as he was made aware of the Coastal Commission's concerns, he immediately stepped forward to discuss how he could protect the coastal area and resolve these issues, " Zbur said in an email.

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Not only was he unwilling to clearly respond, but after claiming that he looked good in either choice of underwear, he never stepped forward with the photographic evidence to support his claim that he was hot in both boxers and briefs.

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Not only was he unwilling to clearly respond, but after claiming that he looked good in either choice of underwear, he never stepped forward with the photographic evidence to support his claim that he looked good in both boxers and briefs.

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Jeff Skilling had a strange look on his face, as he took the oath and then stepped forward to take the stand.

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His brother Ahmed has already stepped forward and said that he would fill his brother's shoes.

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Mr. Saied stepped forward and greeted the cleric and they talked briefly, he recalls.

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