pronged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pronged
Example Sentences
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Welsing says her office uses a three pronged approach to solving the problem of gun violence: prevention, intervention, and healing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
“We have a two pronged threat to American faith communities,” said Brian Levin, founding director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernadino.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
It's two pronged: people you love, and taking care of those relationships, which requires work and intentionality and thoughtfulness and communication.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2023
A trial judge had found Costco liable for selling the disputed rings, despite its claim that Tiffany had become a generic term and described the rings’ pronged setting.
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2021
Then they opened a small door in each cage and thrust the food through on pronged forks.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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