act of solidarity

collocation in English

meaningsofactandsolidarity

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act
noun
uk
/ækt/us
/ækt/
something that ...
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solidarity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/us
/ˌsɑː.lɪˈder.ə.t̬i/
agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a ...
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(Definition ofactandsolidarityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofact of solidarity

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It is anactofsolidarity, of historical awareness, of strategic and economic importance.
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By donating blood, citizens are making anactofsolidarity.
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I would like to thank you again for thisactofsolidarity.
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That is an importantactofsolidarity, and an important point of departure.
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Organ donation saves lives; it is a gift of oneself which is the ultimateactofsolidarity.
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This is an unprecedentedactofsolidarity, unmatched anywhere in the world.
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Our vote against is not only an affirmation of parliamentary prerogatives, but also anactofsolidaritywith small countries that are being unfairly penalised by this decision.
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Theactofsolidarityand improved control of migration flows are important instruments in the fight against organised crime and, in particular, against trafficking in human beings.
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We can show no greateractofsolidarityat this time than by magnifying the food aid and providing it quickly—and not only through voluntary organisations.
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It is anactofsolidarity.
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The three stories are weaved into a composite picture, with the women coming together in anactofsolidarity.
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The importance lies in the fact that it embodies the principle of acts of solidarity from one generation to another.
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The events require new acts of solidarity.
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Similar acts of solidarity were performed by various prominent intellectuals and artists.
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