alternative arrangement

collocation in English

meaningsofalternativeandarrangement

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alternative
adjective
uk
/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/us
/ɑːlˈtɝː.nə.t̬ɪv/
An alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use ...
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arrangement
noun
uk
/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/us
/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/
a plan for how something ...
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(Definition ofalternativeandarrangementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofalternative arrangement

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The operation of thealternativearrangementmay be clarified by breaking its continuous motion into two discrete steps.
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I will see whether anyalternativearrangementis practicable.
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I have no reason to think that any practicablealternativearrangementwould give a more efficient service.
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I am as analternativearrangementto this examining the possibility, subject to local laws and conditions, of repatriating these bodies at a later date.
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The quicker we can get back to analternativearrangementwith full consultation and negotiation the better; but let us use this opportunity positively.
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If parties wish to provide analternativearrangementabout who shall have copyright, they should be left to do so.
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I dare say there will be many cases, as there are in county areas now, where thisalternativearrangementcan be made.
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I consider that thisalternativearrangementwill assist in promoting a more strategic approach to local museum provision.
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Is there not a danger that they will be phased out before a satisfactoryalternativearrangementis made?
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However, if the industry as a whole now wishes to put forward analternativearrangement, we are prepared to consider it.
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There is analternativearrangementunder which pensions can be paid in arrears by quarterly draft.
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Analternativearrangementinvolving the merging of the two companies has been agreed in principle; this is subject to the consent of the shareholders.
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But analternativearrangementcould be made, one that is universally accepted, tested and upheld in the courts.
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He has to show that it is not reasonable that suchalternativearrangementshould be made.
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We have also suggested to the council analternativearrangementto enable other eligible participants to claim.
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Analternativearrangementis made to meet the situation immediately.
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Would it not be possible now to make somealternativearrangement?
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One tries to use one's influence and these facts must be weighed in the balance if or when anyalternativearrangementis put forward.
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However, it hardly squares with the vote that took place a few minutes ago, when we put forward analternativearrangement.
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The position has dragged on for so long that the time has now come at least to consider analternativearrangement.
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