Verbs with prepositions

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A dictionary is used ____________ looking up words.

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All we can do is hope _____ the best.

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Artists react _______ the generations of artists that precede them.

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Attorneys involved in the case are prohibited _______ discussing it by court order

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Brown was subjected ____ cyber bullying from people who did not believe her story.

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But there is one part of the post that I like and want to share ______ all of you

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Compared _______ last summer this one has been much hotter.

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Congratulations ____ your wedding! (To give sb your good wishes because something special or pleasant has happened to them)

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Despite the obstacles, plenty of companies succeed ____ making money in Indonesia.

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Don't you ever worry __________ the future?

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Don't you forget ____ me.

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Each student suspected ____ cheating is evaluated by the student attorney general.

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Estimates reckon ______ there being some 200 million insects to every human being.

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General manager John Mozeliak will participate _____ a question-and-answer session.

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He also challenged the courts to sentence him ____ death if they found him guilty.

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He confessed ____ borrowing and dropping my phone.

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He decided to write ___________ the problems he had been having with his colleagues.

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He said he plans to retire _______ Congress before his health starts to fail him.

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He thanked his parents ____________ their support.

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He was presented ________ the trophy when he won first place.

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He was so absorbed _____ the book that he didn't notice her leave.

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His Mum accused him _____ stealing the cake.

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His father tried to discourage him _______ dropping out of uni.

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How do you feel ______ climate change?

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I agree ______ Obama on most issues.

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I always quarrel _______ Roger about how much time I spend online.

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I am very concerned ______ John's behaviour in class.

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I approve ____ the new plans for the business. (You think they're a good idea)

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I broke my leg when I crashed my mountain bike _____ a wall.

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I can never forgive my brother _____ breaking my Game Boy.

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I can't choose _______ these two great candidates for the job.

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I can't wait for you to tell me __________ your new project.

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I care _______ my grandmother because I really care ______ her.

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I disagreed ______ everything he said.

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I don't believe ____ ghosts.

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I don't really feel ______ doing this anymore.

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I dream _____ my holiday every night.

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I fell over on the street and everybody laughed ____ me.

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I find it easier to communicate ______ people my age.

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I had to use my phone to speak _____ a computer so I could get the activation code.

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I hate fighting ________ my friends about politics.

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I have arranged _____ a taxi to pick us up from the airport

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I have heard hundreds of fellow passengers grumble _____ how bad airplane food is

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I have insured my car _______ fire and theft.

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I know I can always talk _____ you about my problems.

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I like it now when kids stare ______ me, because it is a way of starting a dialogue.

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I would trust her ___________ my life.

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I'm waiting ___________ them to realise their mistake.

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If they are indeed hypocrites, their hypocrisy appears to operate ____ two levels.

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In this afternoon's lecture the professor will elaborate _____ his new theory.

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Instead of asking someone for information people are more likely to turn __________ Google nowadays.

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It can give you an edge or an advantage, or help you prepare _____ the inevitable.

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It is your responsibility to refer ______ the Terms whenever you access the Website.

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It's easy to read, works quickly, and will save you _____ many kitchen disasters

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It's useless to punish the American people _______ the faults of their employers.

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Many people long ________ the places they used to visit as children, but they're long gone.

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Microsoft referred the question to Facebook, which didn't respond ____ an inquiry

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Millions of unemployed didn't need the numbers to remind them _____ their hardship.

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Next year people are going to want to know what he stands _____ in terms of policy.

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Our restaurant can't compete ______ the big franchises.

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Paul and Sarah find it difficult to cope ______ 2 cats and their new baby.

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Roger and I always quarrel ____ how much time I spend online.

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Schwarzenegger still opposes any idea that would result _______ higher taxes overall.

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Search __________ a movie, and the phone brings up a synopsis and lets you buy tickets.

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She always talks to me ________ her problems.

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She was warned _______________ making a complaint to her boss.

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She won praise ______ her work re-starting the French economy after the 2008 crash

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Sixteen percent of the country's 2 million prisoners suffer ______ mental illness.

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Some 80% of Italy's environmental law stems _______ its obligation as an EU member

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Someone, somewhere would have to lend them the money ________ get them out of trouble

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Suma specialise ______ vegetarian, Fair Trade, organic, ethical and natural products.

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Talking about clean energy is not a substitute ______ talking about climate change

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The band emerged _______ the Berlin underground music scene in 1998.

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The customer demanded an explanation ______ the manager.

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The doctor cured him _____ his illness.

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The jury convicted him _____ the crime.

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The local government is always interfering _______ the running of local organisations.

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The new President is devoted ____ changing the political system.

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The police charged him ________ murder.

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The problem is that we've all come to rely _____ Facebook to justify our existence.

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The rich will see ______ it that the lower class section of society will grow wider

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There might be room _______ improvement, but in the meantime cherish what we have got.

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These programs pay ______ most medical care, housing, and other community services

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They charged me €100 _____ a bottle of champagne.

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They stand and smile ______ the camera.

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They too believed it was time for Jiang to resign _______ all the positions he held

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Two meetings were held to provide information ________ them and offer assistance.

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Two meetings were held to provide them ________ information and to offer assistance

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Two very dangerous criminals escaped _______ prison last night.

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We had the document translated _______________ French.

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We subscribe ___ the idea of providing development for everyone in the organisation.

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We will reply ______ confirm your booking and you can pay when you come to the show

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We're working ________ an important development at the moment.

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What do you think ________ the mayoral candidates?

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When politicians persist ______ criticizing the military, they are quickly silenced.

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Who are we to rob childhood ________ its colourful spontaneity and vitality?

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You and your brother need to impress ______ your mother that her health must come first

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You can prevent websites _______ sharing details about your visit with other sites.

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You shouldn't ask someone who they voted _______ in the last election.

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Pedro has recovered ______ his injury just in time for the derby match.

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Please add this bill ____ the total for the month

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She blamed me ______ breaking the window even though it wasn't me.

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She blamed the broken window ____ me even though I didn't do it.

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The film begins ______ a long car chase.

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The film is based _____ a true story.

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The government are faced _______ many different problems.

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The new electric fence deters people ______ climbing into the school.

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The other children always excluded him _____ their games.

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The police arrested him _____ smashing the window of the bank.

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They object ____ the death penalty.

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This bag used to belong _____ Mick Jagger.

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This dish is composed ______ beef, noodles and spicy sauce.

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This job will appeal ____ sociable people.

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This next song is dedicated ____ my beautiful wife.

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This part of the exam consists ______ 5 questions.

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This week we are going to experiment ______ cute fluffy rabbits.

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This word is derived _______ the old Latin word.

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This year I'm going to concentrate _____ improving my French.

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We all contributed _____ the project so we all deserve credit.

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We always argue _______ politics.

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We are going to meet _______ the investors this afternoon.

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We congratulated him ______ passing his driving test. (praise sb for an achievement)

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We discussed it ______ our parents and they agreed.

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We don't want to involve the government ______ personal or contract disputes.

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We will arrive _____ the airport at 11 o'clock.

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What do you know __________ microplastics?

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What do you listen _______ when you want to relax?

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I'm counting ____ you to help me at the market this weekend.

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I've tried to help her _________ her problem, but she won't listen.

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My Mum shouted _____ me when I spilled milk on the floor.

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My brother dresses ____ black everyday, he's a big rock fan.

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My grandmother always insists _____ knitting me a new jumper, even though I never wear them.

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I would like to complain _______ my food.

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A disability does not necessarily hinder a person ______ participation in society

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After the dinner we raised our glasses and drank ____ future success.

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I would like to exchange my euros _____ pounds.

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Have you ever heard ______ Maya Angelou?

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He admitted ____ stealing the money.

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He always comments _____ the clothes I wear, I don't like it.

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He applied _____ a job in sales.

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He begged her _____ forgiveness.

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He has a duty to explain _____ his country and to the world why he did what he did.

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He is always boasting ______ his famous friends.

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He likes to joke _______ how bad he is at speaking French.

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I always argue ______ my sister

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I always confuse Sarah ______ Sandra.

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I apologize _____ being late.

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I asked ______ white wine and I got red.

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I borrowed a suit ______ my brother for the wedding.

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I will work hard to support our local public services and fight ___ job cuts.

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It depends _____ the weather but we'll probably go to the beach.

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It started raining so we quickly covered the food _______ a plastic sheet.

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It took me a long time to adjust ___ driving on the right.

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It was a mistake _______ them to get married.

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It's important to fight _______ your rights.

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It's irresponsible of government to hide this basic information ______ the public.

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James would benefit _______ extra maths classes.

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John was hurt after his bike collided _____ a car on Gran Via.

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Last weekend my cousin got married _____ his childhood sweetheart.

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Last year I invested €1000 _____ McDonald's.

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Madrid differs _____ Barcelona in its size.

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My Dad disapproves ______ my new boyfriend.


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