noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a letter of thanks/introduction/complaint etc
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I finally got a letter of apology from the company.
the introduction/preface/foreword to a book
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In the introduction to this book I referred to a conversation between myself and a young student.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
brief
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After this brief introduction the head, who was chairing the meeting, asked staff for comments and questions.
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For each total synthesis a brief introduction is given, outlining the biological activity and other syntheses of the target compound.
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Each chapter begins with a brief introduction , and ends with a comprehensive list of references - typically in the hundreds.
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This section has provided a brief introduction to the question of the relationship between sociology and values.
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This brochure is only intended as a very brief introduction to Carmarthen Bay &038; Teifi Valley.
general
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Part I gives a general introduction to multivariate statistics.
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Thus lectures might be suitable for providing a general introduction to a course on information retrieval.
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A general introduction to social work in the first year is followed in the second year by some specialisation in practice.
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A general introduction to the practice of the visual arts.
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They provide a very general introduction to particular occupational areas.
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The first and most important change was the general introduction of cash limits.
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These seminars provided a general introduction to the qualifications, and outlined the results of the pilot to date.
recent
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The impact of the recent introduction of new micro-technology at the establishment will also be considered.
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Little tables have become big business for furniture manufacturers. Recent introductions range from antique-inspired to architectural.
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The recent introduction of genetically engineered insulin has lead to some problems for diabetics who have changed from animal-derived insulin.
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As with some other recent product introductions , H-P is bringing out the new printer only for the IBM-compatible market.
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Present garden stock of this blue-flowered scrambling perennial is derived from a more recent introduction .
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The recent introduction of new food legislation has resulted in many companies re-examining their processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
useful
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However it does provide a useful introduction to the origins of the Alcohol Education Course reported here.
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The useful introduction discusses changing attitudes to the depiction of nature.
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A useful introduction to the subject and its language.
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These can be a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject.
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Such visits can form a very useful introduction to a history course.
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It provides a useful introduction to a unique institution.
■ VERB
follow
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Significant growth in the District following the introduction of the 1924 Regulations occurred in the Terminal course category.
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Then read through the following section on introductions .
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These problems would intensify following the introduction of a core monetary union.
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I have organised my argument into five main sections following this introduction .
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Clarets of 1981 are much in evidence now, following the introduction of the 10-year rule.
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On the following pages sample introduction systems and calibration techniques are presented and explained by the help of instructive examples.
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The yellow rust epidemics which followed the introduction of wheat varieties such as Maris Ranger and Professor Marchal, are no longer seen.
include
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New political reforms were announced in April 1990, to include the introduction of a three-party system after a one-year transitional period.
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These include introduction of a tiered salary system and reduction of benefits.
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This chapter also includes an introduction to the combination of wet chemistry and mass spectrometry.
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They will include the introduction of seven categories, such as e-commerce, business strategy and games and entertainment.
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The course will include an introduction to black and white film developing and print processing.
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Changes have included the introduction and repeal of selective employment tax.
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An option in one language includes an introduction to specialist translation, machine translation techniques and interpreting.
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With new acts, a brief biography is also often included by way of introduction .
lead
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Another reactor at the plant was shut down temporarily in early February, leading to the introduction of power cuts.
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Young children's appetite for stories can lead to the introduction of some stories of a historical nature into the curriculum.
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Failure to conform to Commission requirements within 45 days would lead to their compulsory introduction .
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Some of these are already leading to the introduction of modular courses in arts subjects, as well as cross-arts initiatives.
need
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Pupils need an introduction to the topic, and may need background information to appreciate what they will see on site.
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The little green-and-beige capsule needs no introduction .
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You will need an introduction which states clearly what you are talking about and why.
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You need an introduction , or you must write a letter.
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Stephen King is now known as today's leading horror book writer and needs little introduction .
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What is needed is the urgent introduction of single tier training schemes of shortened duration with wastage rates of around 10%.
provide
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Thus lectures might be suitable for providing a general introduction to a course on information retrieval.
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After being placed the students travel in pairs to their service sites and must provide their own introductions to their supervisors.
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This book provides an excellent introduction to the science and politics of fusion.
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The new Jewellery Quarter Discovery Centre provides an excellent introduction to this unique area, its craft and people.
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Indeed both types can be generated from a program that provides an introduction to or an investigation of a topic.
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The difference is that Turtle Graphics would not provide a valid introduction to those other languages.
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These seminars provided a general introduction to the qualifications, and outlined the results of the pilot to date.
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However, the work provides an introduction to practical chirality and covers some of the background often omitted in more specialised works.
write
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I chose the sketches I wanted to perform and wrote an over-long introduction based on why I felt drawn to Joyce.
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His job included enlisting Justin Kaplan to write the introduction and working with Victor Doyno on the textual foreword and addendum.
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I am the sole author of this book, although Monsieur Francois Bergot has agreed to write the introduction .
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Boden has written an excellent shod introduction to the theory.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a letter of introduction
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After a brief introduction by the Chairman, the meeting began.
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After an introduction by the chairperson, we'll get on with the day's discussions.
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In the introduction to her fascinating book, O'Brien explains how she first became interested in music.
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Powell wrote in the introduction that all the armed forces must work together as a team.
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Since its introduction two years ago, the game has outsold all its competitors.
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The introduction was written by Colin Powell.
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The potato was a 16th century introduction .