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COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a big/major/huge/tremendous challenge
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Building the tunnel presented a major challenge to engineers.
a great/enormous/tremendous etc relief
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It was a great relief to him when she returned safely.
a supreme/tremendous effort (= a very big effort )
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It was only with a supreme effort that Roger controlled his temper.
a tremendous explosion (= very big and powerful )
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The torpedo struck the side of the ship, followed by a tremendous explosion.
a tremendous/phenomenal rate
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He started to produce movies at a tremendous rate.
enormous/tremendous enthusiasm
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He always plays with tremendous enthusiasm.
enormous/tremendous/immense popularity
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the enormous popularity of Coca-Cola
great/enormous/tremendous excitement
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There is great excitement about the Pope's visit.
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The news causes tremendous excitement.
tremendous possibilities (= very good or important opportunities )
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This discovery opens up tremendous possibilities for cancer screening.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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achievement
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This was a tremendous achievement , as she recovered little selective movement in her leg, and none in her left arm.
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The anniversary report is acknowledged as a tremendous achievement .
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It is a tremendous achievement for the twenty-nine people of the department who all contributed towards the donation.
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Against better-known breeds, this was a tremendous achievement .
advantage
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Finally, remember that fishing from a punt gives you a tremendous advantage .
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The president holds tremendous advantages as the incumbent, partly because his campaign apparatus has low visibility.
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It also had two spiralling horns which could be pointed independently in any direction - a tremendous advantage in a battle.
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This gives participatory organizations a tremendous advantage .
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This meant that they had now gained a tremendous advantage over the reptiles, even causing the extinction of many of them.
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But for now, the president holds tremendous advantages as the incumbent, partly because he has no visible campaign apparatus.
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A school that can show parents that it is well resourced is at a tremendous advantage .
amount
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I eat tremendous amounts of bread and jam and bowls of cornflakes with cold milk - delicious!
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We got a tremendous amount of national attention that year.
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Winds blowing over lakes pick up a tremendous amount of moisture which is then precipitated downwind of the lakes.
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Because each film will take up a tremendous amount of computer disk space, only one will be available at a time.
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Three months after they were launched, the new awards are already generating a tremendous amount of interest.
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The teachers I had during my last three years at Loyola assigned a tremendous amount of writing.
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Carers expended a tremendous amount of time and energy in this role.
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Interns provide a tremendous amount of free or inexpensive labor.
boost
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Breathtaking planetary aspects and movements will give your confidence and personal affairs a tremendous boost .
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The physiotherapists, newcomers who had gotten a tremendous boost from Sister Kenny, championed physical therapy.
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A win over rivals Charlton Athletic today would be a tremendous boost for a demanding ten-match April programme.
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If Manchester wins, the whole of the North West's economy will enjoy a tremendous boost .
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This provided a tremendous boost to the development of London's euro-dollar market.
challenge
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Playing De La Salle will be a tremendous challenge to our kids.
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Dole, however, has a tremendous challenge in front of him.
change
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Since then, of course, there has been a tremendous change .
difference
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For there is a tremendous difference between, let us say, repairing a bridge and building one.
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A few ounces can make a tremendous difference .
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The small extra amount of money for that purpose already approved by the Commission would make a tremendous difference .
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Itard showed that the values and the expectations that the teacher brings to his work with the learner make a tremendous difference .
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For many, however, a fresh approach to studying, together with a little extra help, can make a tremendous difference .
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The introduction of automatic machinery has made a tremendous difference to this industry.
effort
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I would like to thank staff at all levels for their tremendous efforts which contributed to this success.
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I would see the tremendous effort it took her to cook this dinner.
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With a tremendous effort of will, he straightened up and stood against the wall.
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But Tom made a tremendous effort to behave in the proper way.
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It was a tremendous effort showing some remarkable talent amongst us and contained a powerful presentation of the gospel.
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He was making a tremendous effort to appear calm, if possible to be calm.
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With a tremendous effort Ruth forced her eyes open.
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It takes a tremendous effort to stop, so: Be determined.
energy
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I've always had tremendous energy .
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Some expend tremendous energy desperately trying to stop the clock.
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I saw the tremendous energy that this required, and I wondered where so few steps could take them.
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Visions must be grounded in strategy People need tremendous energy to get through periods of change; they need inspiration.
enthusiasm
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They have shown tremendous enthusiasm and a great appetite for work.
explosion
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On November 13, 1932, four tremendous explosions blew out the entrances and exits of the two Arizona tunnels.
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Hundreds reported that it fell to earth north of them, and a tremendous explosion ensued.
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I heard a large whoosh and a tremendous explosion right in front of me.
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With a tremendous explosion , the guts of the carrier are torn out.
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Instantly, there was a tremendous explosion .
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They climbed to safety, and a moment later a tremendous explosion rocked the gorge.
form
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The international manager wants to take full advantage of Hughes' tremendous form at the moment.
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Biscoe is in tremendous form , and Brian Gooding's dynamic guitar contributions are unfailingly apt.
growth
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Like Mr Brown, he guided his museum through a period of tremendous growth .
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You see, a lot of these companies for several years have had tremendous growth .
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There has been a tremendous growth in exports in the aerospace industry, as in other industries.
help
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You were right - knowing the background to the industry was a tremendous help .
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This is of tremendous help to anyone who is watching their weight and their health.
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Many friends called to see him and this was a tremendous help to us both.
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Also thanks are due to all who floated their stamps off paper before handing them in, which was a tremendous help .
impact
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Simplifying their lifestyle has made a tremendous impact on the Woolleys.
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Special education programs are having a tremendous impact on the way schools, educators, and library media programs do their work.
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My grandparents made a tremendous impact on me.
influence
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Rowell saw the tremendous influence a player like Halliday would have on any team.
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Your age has a tremendous influence on what motivates you.
loss
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My father wrote: Lij Yasu's forces were defeated with tremendous losses .
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It would be a tremendous loss .
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They have suffered tremendous losses in income.
opportunity
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But this Cup tie is a tremendous opportunity for us.
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School-to-work systems represent a tremendous opportunity to improve career exploration and guidance.
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Such change creates tremendous opportunity for innovation.
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Besides, this is a tremendous opportunity .
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It was a tremendous opportunity to see how others do it and the quality was astonishing.
potential
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But they have tremendous potential for learning and growth.
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In other words, at this point the whole area is nascent with tremendous potential .
power
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However, he is protected by Sigmar, the patron deity of the Empire, giving him tremendous powers as explained below.
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As such she holds tremendous power and prestige in Ulthuan.
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The twist is done from the waist and generates tremendous power .
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Modified viruses could cause famine by destroying crops or cause human and animal diseases of tremendous power .
pressure
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Retained soil can become saturated with water and then exert tremendous pressure .
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The people already felt under tremendous pressure for performance.
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Next morning, a suitable distance away from the refuge, I woke to feel a tremendous pressure on my body.
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Still, the two prosecutors are under tremendous pressure at the moment.
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These destabilization campaigns put tremendous pressure on the economies and social services of both countries.
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Andrea felt tremendous pressure to succeed, to continue to be all things to all people.
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He was under tremendous pressure and on the go for more than 12 hours a day.
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There remains tremendous pressure from the government for athletes to succeed.
progress
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This tremendous progress of conventional medicine in the present century has confirmed belief in the treatment by opposites.
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Her son is making tremendous progress .
response
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There has been a tremendous response to the new system.
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This is a tremendous response in so short a time.
sense
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He had a tremendous sense of humour.
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Richard says he has a tremendous sense of history as he works in the woods.
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There was, he found, a tremendous sense of relief in being able to talk like this.
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And also a tremendous sense of excitement.
success
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As for the financial aspect of the reunion it was a tremendous success a clear profit of £1,100. 8.
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Noticing Weight Watchers' tremendous success , several other diet companies opened their doors in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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It was a tremendous success and thoroughly enjoyed by both players and spectators.
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If you read all the official literature you will conclude that the result is a tremendous success .
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For example, its outerwear sector has brought tremendous success in sports and leisurewear sales, said Coleman.
support
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I got bags of letters, all giving Max tremendous support .
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Keith Richardson says it was a brilliant performance and they were helped by the tremendous support from the Gloucester fans.
value
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This accommodation offers tremendous value and half the price of comparable Motels.
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Seles was tremendous value for her win.
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It was a tremendous thrill, meeting her in person.
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My new job will be a tremendous challenge.
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Shandon is a tremendous athlete.
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The tremendous force of the tornado wiped out the town.
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The progress that has been made in microelectronics is tremendous .
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Your advice has been a tremendous help to us.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As you can imagine, there was tremendous drama at the time.
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Besides, this is a tremendous opportunity.
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I heard a large whoosh and a tremendous explosion right in front of me.
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Rosewater had a tremendous collection of science-fiction paperbacks under his bed.
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That decision created tremendous doubt about whether facilities will be made available to service the regions north of London.
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The tremendous variety of activities in Dorset ensure that I will continue to visit time after time.
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The hedgehogs could hear its tremendous feet crunching through the weeds as it bounded away.
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You gain access to those 4 million square miles, and you gain access to tremendous natural resources.