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that each existing member accept responsibility for recruiting two new members.’ ‘In the end it
was proposed that the students concerned should be given a verbal warning.’
prospect
There is little prospect for the situation to improve.
There is little prospect of the situation improving.
prospect of doing sth/sth happening: ‘With all the political unrest, there is little prospect of
attracting foreign investment.’
protest
She told the shop assistant that she wanted to protest about the cardigan she had
bought.
She told the shop assistant that she wanted to complain about the cardigan she
had bought.
protest = say or do something to show that you strongly disagree with something: ‘The crowds
were protesting against the government’s purchase of nuclear weapons.’
complain = say that you are annoyed or unhappy about something: ‘He’s always complaining
about the weather.’ ‘If you think you’ve been overcharged, you should complain to the manager.’
provide
1
My job provides me the opportunity to meet new people every day.
My job provides me with the opportunity to meet new people every day.
provide sb with sth: ‘Money from the aid programme will be used to provide the farmers with
better tools.’
2
The government does not provide enough food to the population.
The government does not provide enough food for the population.
I was very pleased with the room you provided to me.
I was very pleased with the room you provided for me.
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