opposite approach

collocation in English

meaningsofoppositeandapproach

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opposite
adjective
uk
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/us
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
completely ...
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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of considering or ...
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(Definition ofoppositeandapproachfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofopposite approach

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It's disappointing that over the past 10 years scientific directors and extramural scientific advisory boards have often recommended theoppositeapproach.
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Instead of growing, some researchers suggested theoppositeapproach: trimming.
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The next strategy takes theoppositeapproach.
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We apply theoppositeapproachin the case of rural electricity.
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Therefore, one would have expected theoppositeapproachto the one which is being followed—in other words, they would be encouraged rather than discouraged.
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That would lead to less bureaucracy, more effective regulation and more certainty than theoppositeapproach of revolutionary change and a wide-ranging corporate law approach.
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This new clause, however, would adopt exactly theoppositeapproach.
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I think that the public interest is served by theoppositeapproach.
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There is only one way of dealing with the problem, and that is to make theoppositeapproachto it.
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In contrast to its ringing declarations of support for employment policy, the budgetary procedure has seen quite theoppositeapproachbeing adopted.
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I have carefully considered theoppositeapproach, which is to threaten people.
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Perhaps we should take theoppositeapproach, and make our lorries and transport system fit the needs of our people and towns.
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An entirelyoppositeapproachwill be needed to ensure that the review works.
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However, this strategy takes a diametricallyoppositeapproach.
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Perhaps theoppositeapproachmight be more effective.
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Against that background, why have they taken theoppositeapproach?
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An example of theoppositeapproachis illustrated by the £80 million needed to meet the small number of additional forces announced last week.
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In that case, should we adopt exactly theoppositeapproach?
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If we take theoppositeapproach, we will be doing it a great disservice.
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