carry a resolution

Frequency: 6.78.5 per million words

To pass a resolution by a majority of votes.

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Examples (10)

  • The resolution was carried unanimously by the committee.
  • They managed to carry the resolution despite strong opposition.
  • The chairman announced that the resolution had been carried.
  • We need a few more votes to carry the resolution.
  • The motion was put to the floor and the resolution was carried.
  • It is difficult to carry a resolution without full support.
  • The party failed to carry the resolution in the assembly.
  • A simple majority is required to carry the resolution.
  • After hours of debate, the resolution was finally carried.
  • The shareholders carried the resolution to increase dividends.