carry a resolution
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To pass a resolution by a majority of votes.
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- 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.