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bring (something) to the table

To provide or offer a useful skill or attribute. He brings years of leadership experience to the table.

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There exists, however, a need for better scope for independent professional service experience to be brought to the table for the Iraq/Afghanistan theatres.

Letter: Your Say - State of forces down to Labour

"We deem it necessary that in the event the issue of government support is brought to the table, then it must include all forms of direct or indirect support, and that it would be balanced and at the same level for all airlines in the world, including those protected under the bankruptcy laws, in order to look into all the issues that lead to unbalanced competitive opportunities." Nov 23, 2006

Airline Finance News - Africa / Middle East

"[Ross & Cohen] brought to the table a well-respected boutique name in the industry."

Construction law firm has it all under one roof

"What they brought to the table is a one-stop shop consolidation of efforts, giving us a single point of contact, including the Coast Guard, which we need to conduct inspections of containers.

SDDC ensures value at the fort before it goes to the port

A tourism initiative brought to the table by Moose Cree First Nations was refused funding from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to finish the final construction phase of the Washow lodge.

Washow plays waiting game: tourism development aims to teach the Moose Cree way of life before and after European contact, but it needs INAC cash to be completed

A Tannadice spokesman said: "We will again look at all aspects - especially if additional information is brought to the table about Caley's case."

Football: Change of heart

Barbara Inatsugu reports: "I still have people, even from organizations that supported the measure, telling me how much they appreciate the fundamental, long-term issues the League brought to the table during that campaign."