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The phrase "a motion is made" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in formal contexts, such as meetings or legal proceedings, to indicate that someone is proposing an action or decision.
Example: "During the meeting, a motion is made to approve the budget for the upcoming year."
Alternatives: "a proposal is put forward" or "a suggestion is presented".
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Los Angeles superior court judge Ronald Coen said Knight's trial will begin 7 July unless a motion is made to continue it for a later date.
If a motion is made in the trial court to take the case from a jury, or other fact-finding tribunal, and direct a verdict or give judgment on the ground that, as a matter of law, only one verdict or judgment can be reached, it must appear that in the bill of exceptions is contained all the evidence actually adduced before the trial court.
Have you a jury when a motion is made for the Commonwealth, against an individual; or when a motion is made by one joint obligor against another, to recover sums paid as security?
If a motion is made to correct the minutes after they have been accepted, include the exact wording of that motion in the relevant minutes and whether or not the motion passed.
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A motion was made by Professor A. George to call the meeting and Professor E. Garcia seconded the motion.
A motion was made to deliver this message to the community, possibly via a person wearing a Peruvian hat.
After verdict for the plaintiff, a motion was made in arrest of judgment, on the ground that the plaintiff was a stranger to the consideration.
A motion was made by Professor W. Sachse to approve the list of graduating seniors pending satisfactory completion of their current courses.
Judge Gonzalez left open the possibility of reconsidering his ruling if a motion was made by State Street, the Boston money management firm that is administering the plan.
MEMBERS PRESENT Big Ray Big Joe Little Joe (late) Blond Stevie Fat Arlene Little Pat Fuzzy Julie Skinny Nick APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order and a motion was made by Big Ray to approve minutes from the December meeting.
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