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able
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+ infinitive
Tom is able to play the guitar with his toes |
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ability |
to
Donkeys have the ability to communicate with one another via sonar |
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accede |
to
Management was not willing to accede to labor's initial demands |
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access |
to
Due to patient privacy acts, access to medical records requires explicit consent by the patient |
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acclaimed |
as
Martha Graham was acclaimed as the greatest dancer of her times |
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accompanied |
by
Each Quantitative and Verbal lesson is accompanied by a reinforcement quiz |
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according |
to
The questions in an adaptive test are weighted according to their difficulty |
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account |
for
Micorosft announced that China will account for a larger share of company's revenue in 2010 |
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on |
account of
We canceled the beach picnic on account of the bad weather forecast |
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account |
to
Researchers took these factors into account to see if they made a difference |
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accuse |
of
The politician was accused of being economical with the truth |
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acquaint |
with
Let me acquaint you with my family |
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acquiesced |
to
After a hard-fought battle, the retailers finally acquiesced to the draft regulations |
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adapted |
for
How can health promotion interventions be adapted for minority ethnic communities |
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adapted |
to
We fail to understand how human ancestors adapted to previous periods of climate change |
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affect |
to
As per the market experts there won't be any immediate affect to the market due to the recent buy out |
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affected |
by
He was deeply affected by the themes in the play |
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affinity |
with
Some people have a natural affinity with children |
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afflicted |
with
Recently, software engineers have become a group afflicted with the disease |
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afraid |
of
Although he is not afraid of the dark he cannot continue without his flashlight |
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agree |
on + noun / gerund
UN officials agree on major downsizing in peacekeeping force |
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agree |
to
You agree to pay to us the reasonable cost of re-delivering the goods to you |
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agree |
with
I tend to agree with everything you have said |
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to aid |
+ person / thing
Merkel makes public case for Germany to aid Greece |
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aid |
in + gerund
The explorers needed aid in finding drinking water |
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aim |
at
RIM takes aim at consumer market with new BlackBerry OS 6.0 |
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allergy |
to
As strange as it sounds, it's possible to have an allergy to cold temperatures. |
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allocated |
to
Under the new constitution, a fixed number of seats are allocated to the military and to civilians |
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allows |
for
Hybrid motherboard allows for two complete systems on one board |
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a |
lot
Sad movies always make her cry a lot |
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although |
X Y
Although he had slept at 7 and woke up at 10, he was still sleepy |
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alternative |
to
Clay-based hydrogels could be green alternative to polymers |
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amount |
to
NHTSA says Toyota's violations could amount to $13.8 billion |
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analogy |
with
Alexander first studied the vortex tube by making an analogy with a concentric-pipe |
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analogous |
to
We don't believe that 802.11a will prove analogous to Betamax |
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angry |
at
I was so angry at myself, and wanted to give up there and then |
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widely |
anticipated that
It is widely anticipated that the Securities Act will be brought into force by 2012 |
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appear |
to
'Milk drops' under the tongue appear to treat milk allergies |
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apply |
to
Feb 1st was not the last day to apply to college |
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argue |
over/with
Few people would argue with the premise that the quality of CD players has improved over the years |
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appeal |
to
A group of South Tampa homeowners filed a legal appeal to block construction of a WiFi tower |
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approve/disapprove |
of
His mother-in-law did not approve of his slovenly manner |
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*as.. |
as
Chocolate tastes as good as ice cream |
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as X |
so Y
As interest rates are rising, so have consumer and producer prices |
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as.. |
so too
Just as the French like their wine, so (too) the English like their beer |
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as X |
to Y
We are puzzled as to how it happened |
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ask |
of
All I ask of you is one thing, please don't be cynical |
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ask X |
to Y
I asked her to baby-sit for my child |
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ask |
+ infinitive
Prosecutors ask to close case against von Brunn |
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ask |
+ person + infinitive
Ireland has asked Fifa to let them be an extra team in next year's World Cup |
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*associate |
with
The left wants the Republicans to closely associate with the Tea Party movement |
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associate X |
with Y
Programmers associate the website with certain file types present in the Windows registry |
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assume.. |
to be..
Why do people assume everyone needs some mate to be happy? |
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assure |
that
The company cannot assure that they can attract and retain talented highly qualified executives |
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at least as.. |
as
Robot Band is at least as good as Coldplay |
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attend |
to (someone)
Alexander leaves Mets to attend to family issues |
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attribute X |
to Y
The poor first quarter results are attributed to the merger related restructuring |
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attempt |
to
Nestle's attempt to censor Greenpeace palm oil ad backfires |
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attention |
to
The Black Caps are quickly turning their attention to their next assignment at the T20 World Cup |
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attend |
to (someone)
The emergency room doctor attended to the injured victim |
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attended |
by
Car crash at the labour event was attended by 10 cabinet ministers |
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attest |
to
Second amendment is quite clear, at least to the literate |
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authority |
on
Government may seek more authority on vehicle safety |
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authority |
to
A federal appeals court has ruled that FCC lacks the authority to prevent ISPs from controlling internet traffic |
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available |
to
Apple has made hardware video decoding available to developers |
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averse |
to
In the past two years, retail investors became completely averse to putting money in IPOs |
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aware |
of
ETFs are useful low-cost tools, but investors should be aware of the risks involved |
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aware |
that
Americans are aware that their political class may not always act in their best interes |
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based |
on
The results are based on a comprehensive ten year study |
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because |
of
In March, more than 100 U.S. schools closed because of swine flu |
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begin |
+ infinitive
He will begin to study twelve hours before the test |
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believe X |
to be Y
After seeing the flying saucer, I believe UFOs to be a real phenomenon |
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belief |
in
Belief in God plays a positive role in the treatment of anxiety and depression. |
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benefit |
from
EU diplomats are likely to benefit from a new intelligence hub |
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between |
[a] and [b]
He could not decide between Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran |
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better served by X |
than by Y
Justice is better served late than never |
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better |
than
Students find free online lectures better than what they're paying for |
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both X |
and Y
Both the movie and the play were good |
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boom |
in
Overseas super-rich fuel boom in London's luxury market |
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built |
by
The Taj Mahal was built by Shar Jahan |
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call |
for
Pediatricians call for a choke-proof hot dog |
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capable |
of
Bacteria are more capable of complex decision-making than thought earlier |
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care |
about
How much do business schools care about your score? |
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care |
for
The GMAT centers on the knowledge of basic math and writing/reading skills |
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centers |
on + person/thing
Energy bill debate centers on nuclear provision |
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center |
upon
The study of economics centers upon the problem of scarcity |
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choice |
of
Bill would end choice of paper or plastic |
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choose |
to / from
Let us choose from all candidates in Ohio's primary elections |
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choose |
+ infinitive
Facing mass lay-offs, whirlpool workers choose to fight company |
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claims |
to
Iran claims to have proof against detained Americans |
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claims |
to be
The Fed claims to be on the lookout for new asset bubbles |
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collaborate |
with
Agilent Technologies will collaborate with Southeast University to produce a SAP software |
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collide |
with
Milky Way is poised to collide with nearest galaxy sooner scientists has originally predicted |
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comment |
on
Brown declined to offer any comment on the opposition parties' demand in Parliament |
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combined X |
with Y
Particulate pollution combined with airborne soot adds to global warming |
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combined X |
and Y
The combined United and Continental will have flights reaching from Shanghai to South Amerca |
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compare |
to (similarities)
This stimulus package doesn't compare to previous programs for banks and the auto industry |
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compare |
with (differences)
Greece's debt problems can't be compared with crises experienced in Argentina |
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*compare A |
to B
The music critic favorably compared him to Bob Dylan |
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*compare A |
with B
Broccoli is good for you compared with ice cream |
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compensate |
for
The Jays made a last-minute lineup change to compensate for Frank Wright |
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comply |
with
Many employers have been forced to hire third-party firms to help comply with the new rules |
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comprise |
of
For the purpose of this report Asia-Pacific is deemed to comprise of India and China |
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to be |
+ composed of + thing
The PNP is composed of professional police officers |
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concerned |
for (i.e., worried)
Kristopher's family are very concerned for his welfare |
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concerned |
with
They are concerned with investor relations more than actual profitability |
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conclude |
that
It is still too early to conclude that the worst is over for the Euro |
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concur |
in (an opinion)
I concur in the result reached by the majority |
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concur |
with (a person)
Eurogroup Ministers concur with the Commission that market access for Greece is not sufficient |
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conducive |
to
The damp conditions were not conducive to the spectacular tennis that Nadal often displayed |
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conform |
to
When you work at a new company, you should try to conform to its corporate culture |
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in conformity |
with
AEC Chairman's position is not in conformity with the constitutional responsibilities |
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connection |
between X and Y
Consumers didn't really understand the connection between Cisco's name and what its brand stands for |
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consequence |
of
The company doesn't foresee any job losses as a consequence of the deal |
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consider |
X Y (without to be)
Australia may consider raising rate in balanced move |
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consist |
of
The new lineup of 5 series will consist of four variants, the 523i, 535i, 525d and 530d |
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consist |
with
A pathologist said the bruises around Mark's neck were consist with strangulation |
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consist |
in
The advantages would consist in obtaining the necessary resources to fund large infrastructure projects |
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consistent |
with
Your grades are not consistent with your abysmal GMAT scores |
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contend |
that
He contends that the GMAT has a cultural bias |
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*consider |
+ person/thing
How important do you consider the test? |
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continue |
+ infinitive
If you continue to study, you will succeed |
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contrast A |
with B
If you contrast bulb with tubelight, you can see the difference |
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in contrast |
to
The candidate claims to support tax cuts, in contrast to his prior statements |
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contribute |
to
At present, town employees do not contribute to their health insurance |
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contrary |
to
Contrary to some reports, the Detroit-Ann Arbor rail plan hasn't fallen off the tracks |
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convert |
to
You may convert muscle to fat if you study too much |
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correspond |
to
These minutes correspond to the committee's rate decision meeting on April 7th |
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correspond |
with
Quite simply, this documentary does not correspond with reality |
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*count |
on + person/thing
He counts on management support |
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cost |
to / of
The company estimates the cost to drill the containment well will top $100 million |
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craving |
for
This is what all gamers have been craving for, the all new Call of Duty |
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created |
with (not to)
The plan was researched and created with help from the Consortium for Educational Change |
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give credit |
for (doing something)
Some federal judges also give credit for charitable giving and other good deeds |
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to credit |
with
Dalton wanted to share some credit with his parents |
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credit |
to
Let's give due credit to the newcomers |
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are in danger of |
+ gerund
Key positions throughout the district are in danger of being eliminated |
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date |
from
The two Central Park works date from the early 1960s |
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deal |
with
Alabama officials in mobile to deal with oil spill response |
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debate |
over
A public debate over the choice for the next governor-general is unusual in Canada |
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debate |
on
Recent high court cases revive debate on judicial activism |
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decide |
+ infinitive
We decided to continue |
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decide |
on + person/thing
We decided on the new format |
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decline |
in
Reliance Capital Ltd, posted a 57% decline in net profit for fiscal 2009 |
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defend |
against
Wal-Mart must defend against bias suit |
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defined |
as
Illegal Immigration, better defined as "Illegal Migration" is not a new issue |
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delighted |
by
The captain was delighted by his team's barrage of runs in the final five overs |
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demand |
that
Activists demand that it is time the government appointed a non-bureaucrat to head the council |
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demonstrate |
that
The U.S. needs to demonstrate that its mediation can bear fruit |
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depend |
on
Our place in the playoffs depends on whether we win tonight |
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depends |
on whether
Tcountry’s long-term future depends on whether the government can clean up its culture of corruption |
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depicted |
as
Female athletes have been typically depicted as frail and delicate |
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descend |
from
The great bankers never descend from their tower to deal with people like you and me |
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descendant |
of
Rebecca Smith, a descendant of the Austen family, said she was very pleased with the exhibition |
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desirous |
of
Candidates desirous of enrolling for the coaching classes may obtain application forms free of charge |
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determined |
by
The chart is determined by a points system based on a questionnaire |
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*different |
from
The CAT is very different from the paper and pencil GMAT |
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difficult |
+ infinitive
Many students find the CAT difficult to take |
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disclose |
to + person/organization
Toyota has agreed to pay fines for failing to disclose to NHTSA its knowledge regarding the sticky pedals |
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*distinguish |
between X and Y
He wasn't able to distinguish between domestic and international production |
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*distinguish |
X from Y
Juries must attempt to distinguish truth from falsehood |
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disagree |
with (person/idea)
We completely disagree with the hostile approach of the Ministry |
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discourage |
from
The most effective way for people to discourage from using cigarette is to sell them at a higher price |
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dispose |
of
The Delhi government has directed all medical establishments to dispose of radioactive material |
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feel disgusted |
with
Most people seem to feel disgusted with what Brian's doing |
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dispute |
whether
A batter might dispute whether the last pitch was a strike or not |
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divergent |
from
The aspirations of larger firms in Scotland are becoming divergent from those of the smaller ones |
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doubt |
that
There is no doubt that the EU has mishandled the Greek debt debacle |
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draw |
on (take out)
Craig Brown will draw on his experience of leading Scotland in the world cup game |
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draw |
+ thing
Australia to draw inspiration from snooker champion |
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to be drawn |
to + thing/person
DJs who generally avoid hip-hop seem to be drawn to the song because of its house-music roots |
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*dream |
of / about
He used to dream of owning a hotel one day |
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due |
to
On Tuesday, local train services were disrupted due to the strike by motormen |
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dwindle |
from
The sanitation division has seen its workforce dwindle from 28 employees to just 17 |
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[in an] effort |
to
The union government had lifted import duties on sugar in an effort to cool down domestic retail prices |
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easy |
to
Nowadays it's easy to get a cellphone in somebody else's name |
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either.. |
or..
Either she shows up for her deposition today or she will probably lose the lawsuit |
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elect |
to
Ireland wins the toss and elected to bowl first |
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elect |
+ person
Flushing Township voters elect Brian Gilstrap Peck as the next mayor |
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be embarrased |
by (not at)
Lewis Hamilton was left embarrased by the incident |
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emerges |
from
New ash cloud emerges from Iceland volcano grounding Irish |
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*enable |
+ person + infinitive
Gordon has been granted a U.S. visa to enable him to speak at the upcoming conference |
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enable X |
to Y
That would enable him to fully recover and play, not just in the World Cup but for many years to come |
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enamored |
with
I was enamored with my trip to Brazil |
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*encourage |
+ person + infinitive
The School has been trying to encourage students to pursue a science based field |
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encourage X |
to Y
The School has been trying to encourage students to pursue a science based field |
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encouraged |
by
We are encouraged by the earnings power of our company |
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end |
with / in
U.S. stocks end with worst losses in three months |
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entrusted |
with
The TTD cannot be entrusted with handling sensitive religious issues |
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be envious |
of
Russian commanders, envious of the success of Western forces, have long studied their former foes |
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be equal |
to
Greece's public deficit was equal to 13.6% of its gross domestic product |
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escape |
from
Seven convicted armed robbers escaped from the prison |
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be essential |
to
Speed is essential to success in the Internet marketplace |
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estimate |
to be
Total non-farm losses in Arizona are estimated to be around $50 million |
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to be |
+ essential to + person/thing
Accounting skills will continue to be essential to creating and sustaining successful businesses |
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except |
for + person/thing
He did well on the GMAT, except for the sentence correction questions. |
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except |
for + gerund
All of the markets surveyed returned with a positive outlook, except for France |
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except |
that
It is hard to conclude anything except that the U.S. is against Iran possessing any nuclear weapons. |
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to exchange X |
for Y
Iran is prepared to resume talks on the terms of exchange of its low-enriched uranium for nuclear fuel |
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expect |
to
Police expect to seek a warrant today for the man accused |
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X expected |
to Y
The oil spill in Gulf of Mexico is expected to impact seafood prices |
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expected that X |
would be Y
It is expected that the SEC will reopen talks with Goldman Sachs |
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explain |
to
Pharmacists are requiered to explain to patients exactly how to use the drugs |
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expose |
to
The objective of the workshop was to expose to the students to the correct method of moonsighting |
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extend |
to
Effects of being born small extend to adulthood |
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extent |
of
Israel has exposed the extent of its crackdown on resistance in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court |
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equal |
to
The incomes of public sector workers were equal to those in the private sector |
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fail |
in
The wind mill operators fail in forecasting the actual power generation from their projects |
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fail |
to
US and Iran fail to agree on non-proliferation |
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fear |
that
They fear that some aspects of financial reform will benefit the big banks |
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fluctuations |
in
All electricity networks need to manage unpredictable fluctuations in consumer demand |
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be familiar |
with
A person familiar with the terms of the deal said it is worth nearly $1.2 billion over six years |
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fascinated |
by
Britons have long been fascinated by American presidential politics |
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flee |
from
The convict fled from the country |
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*forbid |
to
They are also forbid to attend license, public service or teaching staff examinations |
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forbid X |
to do Y
The coach forbid Mark Lamar to play in the semi finals |
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for over.. |
xx years
Harris has been messing with computers for over 30 years |
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force |
+ thing/person + infinitive
Visa problems force world champion Mark Greatbatch to train in Vancouver |
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focus |
on + thing/person
Indian software companies focus on global alliances for big deals |
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frequency |
of
TransLink is increasing the frequency of bus runs in some areas at certain times of the day |
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from X |
to Y
Australia interest rates rise from 3% to 4.5% |
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get credit |
for
Brain deserves credit for attempting to lead Munster in the absence of their captain |
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get rid |
of
A West Allis couple wants the city to help get rid of deer in their neighborhood |
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grow |
from
Dell Computer grew from a start- up to a Fortune 500 company in less than 15 years |
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grow |
out of
Needless to say, they quickly grew out of their first office |
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help |
+ thing/person + infinitive
Their direct business model helped them to grow rapidly |
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be hindered |
by
General Motors said that its April sales were hindered by the performance of some of its brands |
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hypothesize |
that
The researchers hypothesize that needles cause a stress response in the body |
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in contrast |
to
The upbeat figures stand in contrast to the budget deficits across Europe and in the U.S. |
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inclined |
to
Members of the state high court appeared inclined to punish companies violating enviornmental reugulations |
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in danger |
of
Schumacher was never in danger of falling out of the top 10 F1 drivers |
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identical |
to/with
His DNA is identical with his twin's |
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independent |
from
The Federal Reserve Board is supposed to be independent from political considerations |
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Independent |
of
The reporting will be independent of mainstream media |
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indifferent |
towards
Some countries are indifferent towards human rights |
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indicate |
that
Dell's recent stock trouble may indicate that their growth will not continue to be as rapid |
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indicate |
to + person
These leads from the investigation indicate to the fact that recycling of expired drugs is a nationwide racket |
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infected |
with
WHO estimates 12 million people are infected with syphilis worldwide each year |
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inherit |
from
The way the human body stores fat is something we inherit from our parents |
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in order |
to
In order to maintain the same level of sales volume, Canadian exporters would have to lower their prices |
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insist |
that
Many analysts insist that demand for coking coal will continue to rise |
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instance |
of
This is the first instance of an India-born individual being appointed to the post of a dean in Harvard |
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instead |
of
Most commuters preferred travelling by foot instead of wasting time sitting in their cars |
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instill X |
in Y
Mr. Nohria said one of his goals is to instill more public trust in MBAs |
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intent |
to
With a clear intent to capture the consumer's attention, Google has redesigned its image search results |
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interaction |
of
The new study explains how the interaction of hormones and stem cells give rise to breast cancer |
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introduce |
to
As an advisor you now have another valuable product on your shelf to introduce to your clients. |
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invest |
in
He is too risk-averse to invest in the stock market |
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isolate |
from
We must keep the oil and gas industry isolated from influence on politics |
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judge |
by (not on)
Angola's food situation is satisfactory to judge by results of the 2008/2009 agricultural season |
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just as.. |
so too
Just as the number of vendors has gone up, so too has the number of violations |
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know to |
do X
We're doing everything we know to do to make it easier and affordable for fans to attend |
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leads |
to
Rapid growth often leads to problems |
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less |
than
Retail sales rise less than expected |
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less X |
than Y
High-tech fishing trawlers less effficient than Victorian fleets' |
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likely |
to
Pranab Mukherjee is likely to meet oils companies next week to look into freeing auto fuel prices |
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liken |
to
Derivatives are complex investment tools that critics liken to gambling on future investment performances |
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localized |
in
Most Internet venture capital is localized in a few areas of the world |
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manage |
to
It is remarkable how many pizza joints manage to stay in business in North Jersey |
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mandate |
that
Basel II guidelines mandate that banks must avoid becoming overly saturated with any one asset class |
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meet |
with
N. Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is expected to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing |
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*mistake |
+ thing/person + for
I mistook you for an old friend |
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modeled |
after
The judicial building is modeled after the Parthenon |
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more common among X |
than Y
Up until the mid-1990s, melanoma was more common among women than men |
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(no) more.. |
than
The country's economy is likely to register growth of more than 5% in the first three months of the year |
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more than |
ever
Companies demand MBA graduates now more than ever |
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move away |
from
China should adopt a property-ownership tax and gradually move away from the existing system |
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*native |
to
There is a unique business culture native to the U.S. |
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*a native |
of
It infects those who are not even a native of America |
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need |
to
Living in New York City is an experience everyone needs to try |
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a need |
for
The crsis in the Greek economy showed the need for greater transparency |
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to be |
+ necessary + infinitive
It is necessary to get a high GMAT score to get into Stanford |
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necessity |
of
The council reaffirmed the necessity of Israel's accession to the NPT |
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necessity |
for
The report highlights the necessity for stronger regulations and accountability of bond funds |
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neither.. |
nor
Neither Tom nor Sam has the necessary skills to finish the job |
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no less.. |
than
Today's players are no less skilled than the legends of yesterday |
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no sooner.. |
than
No sooner did the Democrats on the Energy Committee read them than they abruptly cancelled the hearings |
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not X |
but rather Y
The move is not an official resolution, but rather a declaration intended mainly to satisfy Egypt |
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noted |
that
Fischer noted that the countries defined as "developing" posted stronger economic growth |
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not X |
but Y
It may not be a bestseller but broadband study may quell its critics |
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not only.. |
but also..
Stanford not only has the highest GMAT average, but also the highest GPA |
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not so.. |
as
Quality is not so much a concern as the government is expected to divest only in profitable PSUs |
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not so much.. |
as
Murder mysteries now are not so much intuitive and leg-work driven as science driven |
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not so much to X |
as to Y
The goal is not so much to achieve something as to create the impression that it is achieving something |
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be oblivious |
of
Many users are usually oblivious of the presence of malicious software in their computers |
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oblivious |
to
It is shocking how people are oblivious to the fact that e-mails are a treasure trove for lawyers |
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opportunity |
for
The new scheme is an opportunity for the 30-year-old to get a fresh start |
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opportunity |
to
China has the ideal opportunity to take a stand on North Korea |
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opposed |
to
Twitter has evolved into a major distributor of timely information, as opposed to a social networking site |
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opposition |
to
Liberal National Party to reconsider its opposition to the Government's planned sale of state assets |
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opposite |
of
Andrea Syrtash urges single women to date the opposite of their type |
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X ordered Y |
to do Z
He refused to stop his car despite being ordered to do so by police |
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ought |
to
Both sides ought to favor a bill that would allow same-sex couples to get married |
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originate |
in
According to experts, 70% of all bank fraud cases originate in a branch |
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partake |
of
Should not state governments partake of some of the blame for wrong policies that have created bottlenecks |
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participate |
in
3M today announced that it will participate in the upcoming investor conference |
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perceive |
as
What do you perceive as the single largest issue facing the town? |
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*permit |
+ thing/person + infinitive
In 1909, the law was amended to permit the ladies to wear pants |
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permit X |
to Y
The state permitted Rio Tinto to mine areas currently under the control of Naxalites |
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persuade X |
to Y
Its very diffiicult to persuade kids to not eat choclates |
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plead guilty |
for..
Five teens plead guilty for vandalism in Christian County |
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potential |
to
A graduate of a top business school has the potential to make over $100,000 |
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practice |
for
These minority markets have had this practice for hundreds of years |
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practice |
to
He came to practice to do a limited workout |
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practice |
of
Dr Nohria's current academic interests include the theory and practice of leadership |
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predisposed |
to
It bothers me that some people are predisposed to think Bradley is at fault |
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preferable |
to
Mr Wolfson said that spending cuts are far preferable to tax increases |
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prefer X |
to Y
Patients prefer powder lactulose to liquid lactulose for the treatment of constipation |
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prejudiced |
against
Tea Party supporters say the movement is not prejudiced against President Obama |
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pressure |
to
Trichet is under pressure to do more to calm markets after the pledge of a $142 billion bailout for Greece |
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prevent |
from
That still leaves a vast quantity of oil that crews may be unable to prevent from washing onto the marshes |
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prior |
to
The Telephone singer hid backstage prior to her performance at the Costume Institute Gala |
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prized |
by
The "sugar sand" beaches of Mississippi and Florida are prized by vacationers |
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prized |
as
These long-stemmed roses are highly prized as cut flowers |
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prized |
for
Russets are prized for low moisture and high starch content |
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profit |
by (not from)
The global economic recovery helped to boost the company's net profit by 8% to $4.8 billion |
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*prohibit |
from + gerund
You are prohibited from using a calculator on test day |
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prohibits X |
from (doing) Y
Libda said while Palestinian law prohibited its people from working at Israeli settlements |
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promise |
to
The Czech parties that have a chance of entering parliament promise to combat corruption |
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promise |
of + thing
American Idol launched with fanfare, with a promise of bigger extravaganza for the viewers this season |
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protect |
against
Experts say that alcohol can protect against one kind of stroke |
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provide |
with
The company would be helped by Unisys to provide with global-desk side support |
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way |
to provide
The planners believe they have found a way to provide plenty of viewing to pepole sitting in the stadium |
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published |
by
The study was published by the Economics Journal |
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published |
in
Established in 1902, The Times is now published in 37 editions across 11 states |
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question |
whether
AMC said it was not clear from the question whether information was sought about the residential houses |
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range |
of
The CIA received approval to target a wider range of targets in Pakistan's tribal areas |
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*range from X |
to Y
The GMAT scores at top business schools will range from 650 to 750 |
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rates |
for (not of)
Skype has announced that it is slashing its rates for calling subscriptions to 170 countries |
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rather |
than
Bajaj Auto would focus on delivering performance rather than just concentrate on a low price band |
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receptive |
of
Lawmakers seemed receptive of their witnesses' arguments |
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receptive |
to
The equity market is more receptive to primary issuances now |
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related |
to
OPEC said that present oil price levels aren't related to supply and demand |
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relations |
with (not towards)
Her increasingly cosy relation with Alex has been in news for some time now |
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refer |
to
If you have any more questions, you should refer to a grammar book |
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*regard |
as
The level of ash is at higher density than aircraft manufacturers regard as safe for engines |
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X regarded |
as Y
Wharton's finance program is regarded as the finest in the world. |
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repent |
of
We ought to repent of our rush to judgment |
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replace |
with
I would like to know if you can remove the installed anti-virus and replace with Norton |
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in response |
to
The proposed changes are in response to concerns expressed by the Indian Banking Association |
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require |
+ thing/person + infinitive
United States Government requires airlines to check no fly list more often |
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required |
of
A minimum of 100000 signatures is required of registered candidates |
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|
require |
that X Y
Employers require that prospective employees pass all medical tests |
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requiring X |
to Y
N.J. lawmaker plans exemption to bill requiring state workers to live in state |
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research |
to
Torrey Pines conducts research to advance the understanding of human disease |
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resemble |
+ thing/person
Whitney says U.S.states resemble Greece in financial condition |
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resemblance of X |
to Y
One thing lacking is any resemblance of a two-party system |
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resemblance between X |
and Y
There was a striking resemblance between the Summit logo and the design of the crescent moon |
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resistance |
to
Kevin Rudd faces stiffening resistance to his tax reform plans |
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responsibility |
to
British Petroleum has taken full responsibility to clean up the huge oil slick |
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responsible |
for
The manager is responsible for seven entry level employees |
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restitution.. |
for
The ordered restitution is intended to compensate the bank for legal fees and accounting costs |
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results |
in
Facebook bug results in serious privacy breach |
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results |
from
It eliminates the depreciation expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the business |
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result |
of
This increase was the result of sales increases at all four of the Company's subsidiaries |
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retroactive |
to
The tax policy change is retroactive to last year |
|
|
rivalry between X |
and Y
The rivalry between Red Sox and Yankees is one of the most celebrated in professional sports |
|
|
*the rivals X |
and Y
The firm has been locked in legal battle with its rivals Sony and Microsoft |
|
|
rule |
that
It's a rule that goes back to the historic rivalry of the Yankees and the Red Sox |
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sacrifice X |
for Y
Some dancers sacrifice fluidity for technique |
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[the] same |
as
The creation process for Active ETFs is exactly the same as it would be for any ETF |
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|
the same to X |
as to Y
Our pledge is the same to them as to our supporters |
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|
save |
for
Save for William, no one else passed the exam |
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|
save |
from
Many people use business school to save them from dull jobs |
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in search |
of
The vast majority of “illegal” immigrants come to the U.S. in search of jobs |
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|
see |
as
My favorite question is who we'd like to see as a guest mentor |
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|
seek |
+ infinitive
Turkey and Brazil seek to influence Iran |
|
|
seek |
+ thing/person
BNP Paribas CFO Says BancWest may seek U.S. mergers |
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|
seem |
+ infinitive
Ambulance expenses seem to discourage patients from calling 911 |
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|
seem |
to indicate
Same Store sales for April certainly seem to indicate a continuing positive trend |
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send |
to
These are some of the gifts which you can send to your Mother |
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be sensible |
of
It would be quite sensible of a user to install a reliable anti-virus solution |
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be sensitive |
to
Durable goods are the most sensitive of all the consumer goods |
|
|
separate |
from
Each chapters are separate of one another |
|
|
sequence |
of
Stocks in China extended their recent sequence of losses |
|
|
similar |
to
This is quite similar to last March, when the Sensex was languishing at the 8000 level |
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sleep |
with
Experts say that you can make up for lack of sleep with a cup of coffee in the morning. |
|
|
so X |
that Y
This guide is designed so that you may raise your score |
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|
so X |
as to be Y
In Africa, electricity is so intermittent as to be almost a force of nature |
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be solicitous |
of (not to)
Courts are very solicitous of presidents not being compelled to take the witness stand |
|
|
be sparing |
of ( not with )
IMRT permits sparing of normal tissues and hence dose-escalation to tumours |
|
|
speak |
to + person
Mexico's president will speak to Parliament during a three day visit to Canada this month |
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speak |
with + person
People who speak with non-native accents are discriminated against in employment and schooling |
|
|
spend |
on
The average amount Britons spend on a wedding present for a friend is £48, and £27 for a colleague |
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|
subject |
to
RIL does not have absolute right over gas and price is subject to government approval |
|
|
subscribe |
to
Business school students should subscribe to the Wall Street Journal |
|
|
substitute [a] |
for [b]
Recycled scrap steel, a substitue for iron ore, currently accounts for 8% of total steel production in China |
|
|
such.. |
as
Exporters to countries such as Italy and Spain are now expecting cancellations |
|
|
suffer |
from (not with)
Men are twice as likely to suffer from heart diseases compared to their female counterparts |
|
|
superior |
to
Submarines owned by a private oil company are superior to the ones at the disposal of the U.S. military |
|
|
supplant |
by
It is inevitable that Woods will be supplanted by Mickelson as the world's number one this year |
|
|
suspicious |
of
Investors are suspicious of new issues, especially from private equity |
|
|
sympathy |
for
They had gained citizenship the right way and had no sympathy for illegals |
|
|
sympathize |
with
You have to sympathize with people who have food allergies |
|
|
take advantage |
of
Candidates take advantage of crowds at Barbecue Festival |
|
|
tamper |
with
It is not known who tried to tamper with the evidence |
|
|
target |
at
The Aurora program is targeted at improving women's health |
|
|
teach |
+ person + infinitive
It seems reasonable to teach children to reason and unreasonable not to |
|
|
tell |
+ person
Voters tell Gordon Brown to quit as David Cameron races to secure deal |
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|
|
tend |
to
Affluent investors tend to be older and have lived through difficult equity markets |
|
|
tendency |
to (not for)
Children who are obese also have an increased tendency to snore more |
|
|
think of.. |
as
People often think of terrorists as people who are illiterate and poor |
|
|
threaten |
to
The protests and riots in Athens threaten to undermine tourism |
|
|
tie |
to
The contract should be tied to concessions |
|
|
tinker |
with (not at)
England have resisted the temptation to tinker with their cricket team's line-up |
|
|
be tolerant |
of (not to)
I'm not very tolerant of the Republican party nor their intellectually |
|
|
train |
to
I train to perform like an athlete |
|
|
transit |
to
The first dome is said to be in transit to the site |
|
|
transmit |
to
The communications system will transmit to anyone within range |
|
|
try |
to
Blackstone may try to block Shaw Communications Inc.'s purchase of Canwest telecom |
|
|
to try |
to fix
We will try to fix the supply as soon as possible |
|
|
type |
of
This is the type of revelation you only get from this third party broadcast |
|
|
use |
as
The airline staff supplies cotton balls to use as ear plugs |
|
|
use |
+ person/thing + infinitive
After five practice tests, he got used to the GMAT CAT format |
|
|
used |
+ infinitive
Japan used to be the model industrial economy |
|
|
to be + used |
to + gerund
Workers at this post office are used to delivering the mail |
|
|
[the] use |
of
Certain business issues are arising through the use of social media |
|
|
view |
as
Crews continue to drill a relief well, viewed as the best chance to stop the leak altogether |
|
|
vote |
for
Coaches aren't permitted to vote for their own players |
|
|
in violation |
of
Steve Mason notified that his property is in violation of the local land laws |
|
|
wait |
for
I would just hang around and wait for the game to get over |
|
|
wait |
on
We'll wait on the results of blood tests and then proceed with the investigation |
|
|
to be + willing |
+ infintive
On eBay, international customers are willing to pay a premium to get their hands on an iPad |
|
|
worry |
about
Economists are worried about the rising unemployment figures |
