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insight about, insight as to, insight into, insight regarding

A writing tip on the noun insight and the prepositions to be used with it.
With the noun insight, the usual preposition is into. Other prepositions (including about, as to and regarding) are occasionally encountered. After studying this report for days, I now have some insight into this complex issue. Maxine has no insight regarding (as to) her son’s shortcomings. She thinks he can do no wrong. This experienced diplomat will provide us with fresh insight(s) about the war in the Middle East.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 27,346

veto against, veto on, veto over

A writing tip on using the terms veto against, veto on and veto over.
A legal or official body with the authority to reject a plan or prohibit an action has a power of veto. The plural is vetoes. The noun veto is followed by against, on or over, or no preposition. Some Security Council members will cast a veto against a UN resolution sanctioning military intervention. The federal government has a right of veto on all aspects of constitutional amendments. Without a quorum, the members were unable to override the veto. The verb veto does not require a preposition. The board of directors vetoed the plan to buy out the competition. Informally, veto is used as a synonym for reject or forbid. Every time Simon makes a proposal, Danielle vetoes (or rejects) it.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 1,190

post on, post to

A writing tip on which preposition to use when the verb post is used with the noun website.
Information available online is posted on a website. The video is posted on the site, if you want to take a look at it. But if you were posting a response as a reader of a website, then you would post your response to the website or in a chat room. How do I post a comment to your blog? Our word-filtering software checks all messages posted in the chat room. Remember, however, that preposition use in English evolves. A look at examples on the Internet will confirm that usage for the verb post is still in flux, and often these prepositions are used interchangeably.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 1,029

regard for

A writing tip on the preposition to be used after the noun regard.
When the noun regard is used to mean “concern,” “consideration” or “esteem,” it is often followed by the preposition for. She lived for the moment, without regard for the consequences of her actions. Marla has a great deal of regard for Tony’s opinions.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 970

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