three-pronged approach

collocation in English

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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
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(Definition ofapproachfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Beyond the business case : athree-prongedapproachto equality action.
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The ensuing russification had taken athree-prongedapproach.
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The meeting adopted the abovethree-prongedapproachof combining results from observations, laboratory experiments and numerical modelling.
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Athree-prongedapproachis outlined: nature in literature, environmental problems, and self-expression in regard to nature.
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The campaign has operated athree-prongedapproachin its attempt to raise awareness.
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I believe that we need athree-prongedapproachto correct the imbalance.
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Thethree-prongedapproachbegins with self-regulation by the industry.
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Speed reduction requires athree-prongedapproachembracing enforcement and education—about which we have heard—and civil engineering.
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That is why we are calling for the followingthree-prongedapproach.
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I believe that it was athree-prongedapproachat times, with diplomatic efforts being made too.
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That is ourthree-prongedapproachto the present position.
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When this all started two weeks ago, we were promised athree-prongedapproach, including military action delivering justice, not revenge, through proportionate action.
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Thisthree-prongedapproach—education, fiscal incentives and the creation of the right social climate—is a process which must go on through the lives of every citizen.
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We have athree-prongedapproachto regulation, as opposed to a narrow focus on prices.
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That suggestion aggravated my suspicions about athree-prongedapproach.
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Thisthree-prongedapproachdoes all that can be done in legislation, and goes beyond anything in the law of other major countries.
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I do not believe that thethree-prongedapproachis proceeding slowly.
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The overwhelming weight of worldwide research evidence shows that the most hopeful answers lie in athree-prongedapproachto crime.
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However, we need athree-prongedapproachinvolving leading, pooling and sharing.
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If we adopt that tripartite orthree-prongedapproachto alleviate family poverty, we shall get somewhere.
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