noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
display
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Ammunition, grenades, and demolition explosives went off in a deadly firework display .
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Those who saw the explosion said it resembled a fireworks display , with long streams of smoke and tiny pink fireballs.
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Patriots march to brass bands, and firework displays are held in most cities.
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The evening will end with a fireworks display .
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There was a firework display going on outside but it did sound very much like a gun, and Yoko absolutely froze.
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There was so much noise around them, children screaming with excitement as a fireworks display exploded across the bay.
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In an instant the whole aircraft was outlined in fire like a set-piece at a fireworks display .
■ VERB
watch
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They just stood watching a fireworks display across the bridge at the Expo.
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Barry said the couple made about 10 feet of headway when they were surrounded by people watching the fireworks .
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Forget them till spring, then watch out for fireworks .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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At midnight the church bells are sounded all over the city and the sky is full of all varieties of fireworks.
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One of the targets, a munitions depot, went up in a spectacular display of fireworks.
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Prayer, songs and fireworks all helped the faithful celebrate her feast day.
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The fireworks are products within the rule.
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Visual effects feature largely in this community arts venture, and have included helium balloons and fireworks.
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When the firing broke out, it was like some utterly excessive fireworks display.