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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But Braun highlighted a successful two-pronged corporate strategy, noting the tough environment for lower-income consumers hasn’t changed – despite the growth in its high-end brands.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The three-pronged initiative will offer Independent Designer Awards that will offer grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to draw attention to American designers who are leading the way with their use of sustainable materials, circular design and low-impact production.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
And that’s just the first wave of a multi-pronged battle.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The multi-pronged deal remains under regulatory review and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The three-pronged initiative will offer Independent Designer Awards that will offer grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to draw attention to American designers who are leading the way with their use of sustainable materials, circular design and low-impact production.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
And that’s just the first wave of a multi-pronged battle.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The multi-pronged deal remains under regulatory review and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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