1
: having a usually specified number of prongs
—usually used in combination
a 3-pronged fork
2
: having a usually specified number of parts or approaches
a 2-pronged strategy
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According to the documents, Israel took a two-pronged approach.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
To their favor, Curacao never led in their match, which essentially solved one leg of the two-pronged problem heading into Thursday.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
For most of us, our home are our biggest investment, and subterranean termites may require a multi-pronged treatment approach.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
This multi-pronged strategy helps explain why the inland taipan consistently ranks among the most toxic snakes ever studied.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
To their favor, Curacao never led in their match, which essentially solved one leg of the two-pronged problem heading into Thursday.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
For most of us, our home are our biggest investment, and subterranean termites may require a multi-pronged treatment approach.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
This multi-pronged strategy helps explain why the inland taipan consistently ranks among the most toxic snakes ever studied.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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