defence conversion

collocation in English

meaningsofdefenceandconversion

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defence
noun
uk
/dɪˈfens/us
/dɪˈfens/
the act of protecting someone or something against attack or ...
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conversion
noun
uk
/kənˈvɜː.ʃən/us
/kənˈvɝː.ʒən/
the process of converting something from one thing ...
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(Definition ofdefenceandconversionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We heard a lot aboutdefenceconversion.
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We are to have adefenceconversionunit.
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We are in the same position in respect of thedefenceconversionagency.
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It was the biggest example ofdefenceconversionthat there has ever been.
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Market forces cannot help withdefenceconversionbecause the defence budget is artificial.
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At the end of the war there was a massivedefenceconversion.
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We believe there should be greater co-operation in the following sectors in particular: energy,defenceconversion, food distribution, nuclear safety and transport.
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We believe that there should be greater co-operation in the following sectors in particular: energy,defenceconversion, food distribution, nuclear safety and transport.
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Conversion must be done in conjunction with them; our amendment describes urgent consultations with the trades unions and industries concerned about a practicable programme ofdefenceconversion.
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We will set up adefenceconversionunit so that we can make the best use of the skills that are now being taken out of the defence economy.
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