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COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
about
▪ It is absurd to disagree about whether we should be fixed to the Deutschmark or not, while behaving as if we were.
▪ They also disagree about whether the glands in the armpit should be removed, treated with radiotherapy, or left alone.
▪ The election manifestos of the Conservative and Labour parties fundamentally disagree about how well a market economy works.
▪ What could they find to disagree about, anyway?
▪ The Minister and I may disagree about whether the emphasis should be on voluntary or statutory agreements.
often
▪ But we have already noticed that judges and lawyers very often disagree about the correct answer to questions like these.
▪ And they will often disagree on which is worse.
▪ To complicate matters, figures quoted on different occasions often disagreed.
▪ We understand Carol has often disagreed with Pete in the past.
▪ This is largely because historians often disagree, and sometimes fundamentally, about what happened in the past and why.
on
▪ That was the only thing that they had disagreed on, the use of money, her money.
▪ But they disagree on how they should be numbered.
▪ Economists yesterday disagreed on whether exports could maintain their strength at a time when many other industrial nations are in the doldrums.
▪ There are some things, for example, that men and women simply disagree on.
▪ Polls have disagreed on whether the Socialists or the conservative People's Party enjoy more support.
▪ With most other social issues you can disagree on how you want to do some-thing.
▪ They also disagree on how functions are manifested in literary language.
▪ And they will often disagree on which is worse.
over
▪ But, if the supporters are agreed on the principle of rotation, they disagree over the detail.
▪ Differences rapidly emerged, with Sigua and Iosseliani disagreeing over the time-scale for the transfer of power to a civilian government.
▪ Advisers disagree over whether this increases or lessens the risk, but this is no widows and orphans investment.
▪ The antennas are controversial because researchers disagree over whether the electromagnetic fields from radio frequencies can cause leukemia and other illnesses.
▪ Opposing forces in the dispute over the bill claimed victory, accused each other of capitulation and disagreed over what the compromise meant.
▪ They started to disagree over the clothes Ace insisted on buying her until she was almost overcome with embarrassment.
▪ The Government and its chief medical officer disagreed over whether sugar is unhealthy.
strongly
▪ Reactions can therefore be highly subjective and we may find ourselves disagreeing strongly with what the artist is saying.
▪ S., I strongly disagree.
▪ Others, arguing that the free market is the best answer to low prices and surpluses, strongly disagree.
▪ A further 7% tend to disagree; while only 3% strongly disagree.
▪ Some people think that an uncreative individual can not properly be regarded as intelligent, and others strongly disagree.
▪ Kitson, Crick and Clarke were all talented individuals who disagreed strongly with the prevailing establishment views in their field.
▪ While I disagree strongly with her on the issues, my conduct at her meeting was inappropriate.
■ NOUN
court
▪ The Court disagreed with both submissions.
▪ A federal court disagreed, however.
▪ The District of Columbia Court of Appeals disagreed.
decision
▪ Ombudsman: Third parties - neighbours etal - can not appeal to the DoE if they disagree with a planning decision.
▪ Mr Piddington disagreed with this decision.
▪ In practice decisions have to be made with which people disagree.
▪ It is hard to disagree with that decision.
▪ You will also be told what to do if you disagree with the decision.
experts
▪ Many families face a time crunch, but experts disagree on the extent to which average working hours have increased.
▪ But several former federal prosecutors and legal experts disagreed, saying that hundreds of prosecutions could be affected.
▪ But the experts disagree for women under 50.
▪ The defence and prosecution experts starkly disagreed about the forensic findings in relation to the firearm.
▪ While Nie believes the Internet is, on balance, making employees more productive, other experts disagree.
▪ But have they? Experts disagree on whether advances in technology have helped or hurt human communication.
issue
▪ The three parties had disagreed on major issues and the coalition had been undermined by national discontent over recent austerity measures.
▪ If people disagree on a certain issue, they can discuss it logically, adhering to facts to determine who is correct.
▪ To Peter, with whom he disagreed on most important issues, Jim could offer little.
▪ They could vote for Reagan even though they disagreed with him on issues like abortion.
member
▪ Association board members disagree on what the best course is.
others
▪ This decision seems very harsh, but this is a value-judgment with which others could reasonably disagree.
▪ Fortunately, others in the meeting disagreed.
▪ Some people think that an uncreative individual can not properly be regarded as intelligent, and others strongly disagree.
people
▪ Charlie didn't like people disagreeing with him.
▪ Were they reluctant to open themselves, as the process required, to people they disliked and disagreed with?
▪ Although many people would disagree, radio is without doubt the musician's best friend.
▪ If people disagree on a certain issue, they can discuss it logically, adhering to facts to determine who is correct.
▪ Mr Major is nice, and listens to people who disagree with him.
▪ When we entered adolescence, they would be the first on the block to consider killing people who disagreed with them.
▪ The practical importance of this latter requirement among people who know they disagree about justice is evident.
▪ They want an atmosphere of goodwill amongst colleagues and to have harmonious working relationships even with people with whom they disagree.
percent
▪ Only 16 percent of whites disagree.
policy
▪ Yshai, who is known to disagree with Deri on policy issues, has plenty to worry about.
▪ Worse yet, partners may flatly disagree on basic policy.
▪ There were groups, such as the Socialist League, which disagreed with the policy line being developed.
▪ Even though most of his vassals might disagree with his policies, it would demand brave men indeed actually to outface him.
▪ After 1987 she publicly disagreed with policies of her Foreign Secretary and Chancellor.
▪ Nevertheless, there were a few Conservative politicians who fundamentally disagreed with Conservative policy.
▪ If the partners to the Alliance disagreed on matters of policy how was it possible to present a single manifesto?
statement
▪ As often as not the examiner will have disagreed with the statement himself; that is why he thought of setting it.
▪ In the questionnaire, a large number of teachers are asked how far they agree or disagree with the statements.
view
▪ Many solicitor respondents disagreed vehemently with this view.
▪ Be sure to say why owners wish to demolish a building, however strongly you may disagree with their view.
▪ Do you agree or disagree with this view?
▪ The advisory teacher and Betty disagreed in their views about how a task might be presented.
■ VERB
agree
▪ He could see her deciding whether to agree or disagree, he could see her weigh the advantages and the possible disadvantages.
▪ They talked, gossiped, argued, agreed, disagreed.
▪ Whether one agrees or disagrees with this contention is immaterial.
▪ An official day to, as a society, agree to disagree and celebrate our freedom to do so.
▪ Express your support for others and let people know when you agree or disagree, giving reasons why.
▪ They seemed to respect each other, and simply agreed to disagree.
▪ He neither agrees nor disagrees, nor does he answer their objections. 2 Playback of recording without interruption.
▪ Do you agree or disagree with this view?
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
agree to differ/disagree
▪ An official day to, as a society, agree to disagree and celebrate our freedom to do so.
▪ If after discussion we agree to differ, both versions will be recorded.
▪ If you can't agree to disagree, then take a back seat and let others have their way on this occasion.
▪ They seemed to respect each other, and simply agreed to disagree.
▪ They were tolerably happy together, as marriages seem to go, a happiness achieved partly by agreeing to differ.
▪ We might as well agree to differ and get along as well as we can.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ A lot of people think that capitalism is the only system that works, but I disagree.
▪ I showed my article to the editor. He disagreed with almost everything I'd written.
▪ I totally disagree, Mike. It's not a problem at all.
▪ The company's lawyers disagreed that the complaint was a criminal matter.
▪ The court decision represents an issue on which the president and the Justice Department strongly disagree.
▪ Throughout their marriage my parents disagreed about whether to stay in their hometown or not.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ A judge ruled that life-support could be ended, but the Michigan Supreme Court disagreed.
▪ Finally, they are said to have disagreed about technicalities in the baptismal service.
▪ The issue is the only one of the ten points where Mr Dodds disagreed with the auditor's recommendations.
▪ Your child may disagree with you.