imaginative solution

collocation in English

meaningsofimaginativeandsolution

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imaginative
adjective
uk
/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv/us
/ɪˈmædʒ.ə.nə.t̬ɪv/
new, original, ...
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solution
noun
uk
/səˈluː.ʃən/us
/səˈluː.ʃən/
the answer to ...
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(Definition ofimaginativeandsolutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We have produced a radical, modern andimaginativesolutionto achieve that goal.
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Unless we can find animaginativesolutionthat will keep it going, it will die a slow death.
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To replace tree for tree is not a veryimaginativesolution.
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I seem to recall that that hospital'simaginativesolutionto the winter crisis was freezer vans in which to stack the dead.
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That is why we need to look for a moreimaginativesolution.
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The first is that we should seek a breathing space in which to find animaginativesolution.
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One is led to wonder whether someimaginativesolutionshould not be attempted.
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What gives the greatest cause for concern in all these matters is the failure to seize the opportunity to produce animaginativesolutionto this important problem.
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Having heard the views of all those concerned in the industry, it was realised that imaginative solutions to the industry's problems should be produced.
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We also need imaginative solutions, some of which are already proving to be highly popular.
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We must give consideration and find imaginative solutions to the problems, otherwise transport will not move around the airport.
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We want creative and imaginative solutions; they want more places in nursing homes.
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He talked about partnership, and authorities should develop imaginative solutions on problem estates, involving the private sector where possible.
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However, we must look for public transport solutions and imaginative solutions to our capital's problems.
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However, the railways are special and the involvement of the private sector in the railways requires new and imaginative solutions.
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Reducing flexibility would also make it harder for other parties to come up with imaginative solutions.
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Problems of water resources, the environmental and social impact of water use, pricing and financing mechanisms, all need imaginative solutions.
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In short-term bereavement allowances, they have dealt with the problem of equality between men and women and come up with positive and imaginative solutions.
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