proper forum

collocation in English

meaningsofproperandforum

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/
us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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forum
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɔː.rəm/
us
/ˈfɔːr.əm/
a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of ...
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(Definition ofproperandforumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofproper forum

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It is vital that matters are looked at in a temperate and rational way, and in theproperforum.
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It is right that they should, and this is theproperforum.
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They provide a summary remedy for the swift return of children to theproperforumfor that decision.
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We should discuss policies in theproperforum.
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So the idea of having aproperforumwhere ideas and contributions can be exchanged is a very good one.
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It is important that we have aproperforumto resolve all those issues.
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That, in our opinion, is the right andproperforum.
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That is theproperforumwhere we have agreed, as a country, that such questions should be decided.
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At the very least, that would give aproperforumfor the views of professional bodies and trade bodies—the taxpayers' concerns would be heard.
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That should be theproperforumin which to air these doubts and fears.
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Theproperforumfor consideration of such ideas is the intergovernmental panel on climate change, which is examining strategies for responding to the greenhouse effect.
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However, theproperforumfor discussing this and for taking up the complaint will be through the consumer consultative committee.
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Moreover, there may often be noproperforumfor investigation.
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Nevertheless, we strengthened our position when we spoke about a constitutional conference being theproperforum.
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Let us have aproperforumand an inquiry.
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That is another reason why the court is not aproperforumfor a decision of this kind.
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He was wrong to say that that was not theproperforumin which to undertake detailed scrutiny.
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What is theproperforumin which to raise that suggestion?
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Surely, that is theproperforumin which this matter should be discussed.
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I have in mind aproperforumthat she would attend and where she would have proper discussion.
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