much-needed reform
collocation in Englishmeaningsofreform
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reform
noun[C or U]
uk/rɪˈfɔːm/us/rɪˈfɔːrm/
an improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure ...
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(Definition ofreformfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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It introduces amuch-neededreformin the law relating to this subject.
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Onemuch-neededreformwould be a complete ban on industrial fishing.
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We would, however, like to express our concern regarding the impact of this agreement on themuch-neededreformof the common agricultural policy.
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It will bring to the law amuch-neededreformand elementary justice to wives who, in certain circumstances, are very badly treated.
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I therefore do not accept that there is a case for not having thismuch-neededreformin our procedure.
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Every thousand pounds that the country spends now on public improvements adds to the necessity of carrying through thismuch-neededreform.
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This is amuch-neededreformof the whole package.
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It comprisesmuch-neededreformin housing and urban development.
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While opposition parties offer only double-talk on single-tier, we want to get on with thismuch-neededreform.
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It is an instalment, and only a first instalment, of amuch-neededreformof our law of family property.
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To achieve a step change, we need to increase resources for the planning system and bring aboutmuch-neededreform.
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However, amuch-neededreformwhich should be implemented is the apportionment of roles, in other words the allocation of decision-making responsibility.
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This is amuch-neededreformand it is a pity that it was not introduced a long time ago.
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We have a unique opportunity to carry out amuch-neededreformof child care law.
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These are matters on which we probably cannot look forward with confidence to tonight's vote, but on which we shall continue to campaign until we getmuch-neededreform.
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The chronology of the whole matter is in my view deplorable in view of the waste of time that has taken place in proceeding towards thismuch-neededreform.
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Clause 11 contains amuch-neededreform.
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This is amuch-neededreform.
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The anomaly respecting workshops and factories has been removed—amuch-neededreform—and the provisions have been strengthened in connection with cleanliness, overcrowding, temperatures, ventilation, lighting, sanitary conveniences and so forth.
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In the condition in which the agricultural industry of this country finds itself, and with the difficulties under which it carries on its business, this is a verymuch-neededreform.
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