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responsibility of, responsibility for
The noun responsibility can be followed by the prepositions for and of. The oil company was forced to assume responsibility for the spill. Note that when of is used after the noun responsibility, the definite article must be used before the noun. The governor general has the responsibility of appointing the members of the King’s Privy Council for Canada.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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reconcile to, reconcile with
The verb reconcile can be followed by the preposition to or with. The expression reconcile to means to cause (a person) to accept something difficult or disagreeable. His courage and faith reconciled him to possible death on the battlefield. The lackadaisical student was reconciled to failure. The expression reconcile with means to restore harmonious or friendly relations with another person. Sarah reconciled with her husband after a one-year separation.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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research in, research into
The noun research is followed by the preposition in when the object of the preposition is a field of research. The research in the field is extensive. The professor was renowned for her research in biology. The noun research is followed by the preposition into when the object of the preposition is an issue. Scientists are conducting research into global warming.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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correspond to, correspond with
The verb correspond can be used with the prepositions to or with. Correspond to and correspond with both mean to have close similarity or to almost match. The French amitié corresponds to our English word friendship. The position of the arrow on the screen corresponds with your movement of the mouse. Correspond with also means to exchange letters. She corresponded regularly with her former boyfriend.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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defend against, defend from
The verb defend can be used with either the preposition against or the preposition from. The soldiers defended the villagers against attack. He only wanted to defend his family from harm.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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satisfaction in, satisfaction of
The expression find or take satisfaction is followed by the preposition in. The teacher took great satisfaction in her work. The expression have the satisfaction is followed by the preposition of. Once the bridge was complete, the engineers had the satisfaction of seeing the results of their hard work.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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in the circumstances, under the circumstances
The noun circumstances can be used with either the preposition in or the preposition under. In the circumstances, it is vital to consult an expert. The rescuers had to move quickly but carefully, under the circumstances.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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correlate with
Whether used transitively or intransitively, the verb correlate is followed by the preposition with. The scientists attempted to correlate the findings from their research with the results of the experiment. Our findings correlate with those of previous researchers.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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proceed against, proceed to, proceed with
Proceed can be followed by the prepositions against, to and with. Proceed against means to take legal action against someone. The employee decided to proceed against her employer for wrongful dismissal. Proceed to means to move forward literally or to move forward figuratively with an act not previously started. Please proceed to Gate 11. If the project continues at this pace, we will be able to proceed to the implementation phase ahead of schedule. Proceed with means to continue with an activity that has already been started. After quorum was declared, the meeting chair proceeded with the meeting.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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disagree, disagree about, disagree on, disagree over, disagree with
Disagree is an intransitive verb and so does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. When a prepositional phrase is introduced to add details concerning the parties involved in the disagreement or the topic of the disagreement, the preposition always used is with. When other prepositions such as about, on and over are used, they provide information complementary to the parties involved, stated or implied. Thus, about, on and over are interchangeable in nearly all contexts. Intransitive verb: As children, my brother and I always disagreed. As children, my brother and I always disagreed (with each other) about everything. The general public and the media disagreed with the verdict rendered by the jury. Spicy food often disagrees with me, so I now choose milder dishes. The New Democrats have often disagreed with the Progressive Conservatives and the Liberals about government spending and social programs. We agree on the goals but disagree (with each other) on the means of achieving them. Canada and the United States disagree over the proposal to lift the ban.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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