multipronged
adjective
mul·ti·pronged
| \ ˌməl-tē-ˈprȯŋd
, -ˌtī-\
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Definition of multipronged
1
: having several distinct aspects or elements
a multipronged attack
2
: having several prongs
Examples of multipronged in a Sentence
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Citizens are trying to obtain a measure of redress by combining their time and other resources into a collective and multipronged effort that includes all the pillars of democracy. — Joanna Redden, Scientific American, "The Harm That Data Do," 1 Nov. 2018 The resolution to your case involved a multipronged approach. — Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, "Travel Troubleshooter: Emirates ticket canceled, where’s my refund?," 4 Aug. 2019 The resolution to your case involved a multipronged approach. — Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, "Travel Troubleshooter: Emirates ticket canceled, where’s my refund?," 4 Aug. 2019 The resolution to your case involved a multipronged approach. — Christopher Elliott, BostonGlobe.com, "I canceled my Emirates ticket within 24 hours. Where’s my refund?," 25 July 2019 The resolution to your case involved a multipronged approach. — Christopher Elliott, chicagotribune.com, "I canceled my Emirates ticket within 24 hours — where’s my refund? Travel Troubleshooter investigates.," 25 July 2019 Epstein's multipronged response to the investigation included suing Bradley Edwards, a lawyer representing accusers, in 2009 alleging his representation of accusers was linked to a Ponzi scheme. — Kara Scannell And Brynn Gingras, CNN, "Jeffrey Epstein allegedly hired private investigators and engaged in a campaign of intimidation against accusers in Florida," 12 July 2019 Comic-Con is a space known for big stunts, for which studios spend serious money to gain street cred -- from $1 million on the low end to as much as $5 million for a multipronged marketing effort, several high-ranking executives tell Variety. — Matt Donnelly, chicagotribune.com, "What to expect from Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation -- and why it’s so pivotal," 14 July 2019 WASHINGTON - Federal officials and tribal leaders have launched a multipronged effort to help ensure an accurate tally of 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in the 2020 Census count that starts next spring. — Dana Hedgpeth, Anchorage Daily News, "Census and tribal leaders push for Native American participation in 2020 census," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'multipronged.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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