Examples of 'took the floor' in a sentence
Meaning of "took the floor"
took the floor: This phrase describes the action of someone assuming a speaking role or position of authority in a group or gathering. It implies that the person is now speaking or presenting their ideas, usually after being granted permission or acknowledgement
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took the floor
Douglas himself took the floor on occasion.
Some of the participants then took the floor.
Many delegations took the floor on the matter.
In the general debate several members took the floor.
They took the floor models.
A number of delegations then took the floor.
No delegation took the floor under this item.
A number of delegates from ECOs and governments took the floor.
Thirty speakers took the floor during the debate.
It was the second time the fourth grade took the floor.
Two members took the floor in the general discussion.
Many experts then took the floor.
No member took the floor during the general discussion.
Then the students took the floor.
You took the floor.
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Two delegations took the floor.
Surfrider took the floor to announce and defend three of commitments.
Several speakers took the floor.
He took the floor.
Several SubCommission experts took the floor to comment.
Ensel then took the floor for his opening comments.
Several participants from various countries then took the floor.
The rapporteur took the floor to close the discussion.
Numerous other participants from the audience also took the floor.
Many delegations took the floor to comment on the report.
Several delegates who had participated in field visit took the floor.
The headmaster took the floor to give us a hearty welcome.
We listened to similar statements by the delegates who took the floor before me.
Representatives that took the floor spoke in favour of full transparency.
The head of the delegation thanked all delegations that took the floor.
No delegation took the floor.
Participants took the floor after every lecture session by international experts.
No delegations took the floor.
The expert took the floor briefly to provide some additional information.
The following five representatives took the floor on behalf of this sector.
I took the floor to emphasize once again our position on the issue of expansion.
A number of delegations then took the floor for a variety of comments.
Jaurès took the floor and again talked of peace and arbitration between nations.
Three eminent persons then took the floor to make statements.
Somali ladies take an actif part in public life and often took the floor.
Many delegations took the floor to congratulate the two appointees.
In their own way the other religious leaders who took the floor recognised this too.
Many delegations took the floor to highlight the most important issues.
The representative of Angola took the floor.
Many delegations took the floor to set out their positions.
Several members of the Council took the floor.
Several delegations took the floor to express support for the text.
Morocco and Algeria also took the floor.
Other experts also took the floor to discuss the draft norms.
The delegation from Benin took the floor.
