"motion" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The motion was defeated, 273 to 48 of the Union members voting with the opposing side.
- The motion was defeated, but the point had been made.
- A motion to strike this trust fund was defeated by a vote of 13 to 7.
- But the motions were defeated in a single 55-49 vote after several hours of debate.
- Earlier in the day a motion of no confidence was defeated by one vote (69/70).
- Only when the votes are cast is it clear whether faith's motion has been passed or defeated.
- However this motion was defeated by 44 votes to 28.
- The motion was defeated, despite the full support of the government.
- The motion was put to the house but defeated on party lines.
- The motion was defeated by a vote of 123 to 175.
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