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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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raise a question
Example Sentences
- ◆Never be afraid to raise a question — if you're wondering about it, others probably are too.General
- ◆I want to raise a question before we go any further — does this actually make sense?Casual
- ◆Opposition members raised questions about the transparency of the bidding process.News
- ◆The auditor raised a question about the discrepancy between two sets of financial records.Professional
- ◆The health and safety rep raised a question about the new chemical storage procedure.Workplace
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discuss a problem
Example Sentences
- ◆Discussing a problem openly with someone you trust can make it feel far less overwhelming.General
- ◆Can we please just discuss the problem like adults instead of avoiding it?Casual
- ◆Community leaders met to discuss the problem of youth unemployment in the region.News
- ◆The team set aside time at the end of each sprint to discuss any problems that had emerged.Professional
- ◆The supervisor met with the two workers separately before discussing the problem as a group.Workplace
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address a concern
Example Sentences
- ◆Addressing concerns early prevents small issues from turning into serious ones.General
- ◆I just need someone to address my concern — I've been raising it for weeks.Casual
- ◆The health secretary addressed public concerns about the safety of the new vaccine.News
- ◆The client relations manager addressed the concern promptly and to the client's satisfaction.Professional
- ◆The team leader addressed the concern about overtime hours at the next staff meeting.Workplace
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reach an agreement
Example Sentences
- ◆Most conflicts can be resolved when both sides are genuinely willing to reach an agreement.General
- ◆Have you reached an agreement yet, or is it still up in the air?Casual
- ◆After months of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally reached a landmark agreement.News
- ◆The procurement team reached an agreement with the supplier on revised delivery terms.Professional
- ◆The union and management reached an agreement on pay that avoided a planned strike.Workplace
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get on the same page
- ◆Before the project kicks off, it's worth holding a short meeting to make sure everyone is on the same page.Professional
- ◆We need to get on the same page about this — we keep giving the client different answers.Workplace