measured approach

collocation in English

meaningsofmeasuredandapproach

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measured
adjective
uk
/ˈmeʒ.əd/
us
/ˈmeʒ.ɚd/
careful and controlled, or ...
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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of considering or ...
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(Definition ofmeasuredandapproachfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmeasured approach

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But the government took ameasuredapproachto this endeavor, in full consideration of the complexities and sensitivities involved.
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From the start the author deliberately adopts ameasuredapproach, avoiding sensationalism and throughout this text the issues are placed firmly in their historical and social contexts.
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We believe that where wider-ranging powers are involved a moremeasuredapproachis necessary.
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There must, of course, be ameasuredapproach.
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There is no doubt that a responsible andmeasuredapproachto those issues will be taken.
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He has chosen ameasuredapproachto deal with this difficulty.
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It is important that we adopt ameasuredapproachto what sometimes can be very scurrilous allegations.
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For that reason, it is crucial that we take ameasuredapproachto this.
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We are conscious of the high morale of our troops, theirmeasuredapproach, their professionalism and the respect that they enjoy from their allies.
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The best hopes lie in ameasuredapproachby negotiation.
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But that seems to me yet another reason to take ameasuredapproach.
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We need to take and continue to take a balanced andmeasuredapproachto what is a most serious issue.
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But let no one mistake this deliberate andmeasuredapproachfor a lack of will.
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It will denote a prudent andmeasuredapproachto the topic.
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I want to reflect his serious andmeasuredapproachto opening the debate.
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We have chosen a moremeasuredapproach.
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Nothing is excluded but at the same time ameasuredapproachis advisable in all the circumstances.
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Following our consultation we have taken ameasuredapproachto the disclosure of information.
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It is a robust, strong, focused andmeasuredapproachand it will achieve results.
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That is a reasonable andmeasuredapproach.
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