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Collocations for disagreement - noun

ADJ.

bitter, considerable, deep, major, serious, sharp, substantial, total, wide
There is wide disagreement on this issue.
minor, slight | basic, fundamental | continuing | internal
internal disagreements within the party
family | policy, political

VERB + DISAGREEMENT

be in, have
They were in disagreement about the move to Cambridge. | The things she said were always in disagreement, with the teacher or another member of the class. | They had a disagreement about the best way to get to Manchester.
express
She expressed disagreement with the government''s policy.
resolve, settle, solve
How is a basic disagreement of this nature to be resolved?
cause, lead to | be open to
This view is subjective and therefore open to disagreement.

DISAGREEMENT + VERB

arise, occur
A disagreement arose over who should pay for the trip.
exist
Disagreement exists over the pattern of demand for coal.
remain | centre around/on sb/sth
a disagreement centring on the link between crime and unemployment

PREP.

in ~
He shook his head in disagreement.
~ about/over
They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
~ among/amongst, ~ as to
There is considerable disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
~ between
a serious disagreement between the two experts
~ on
There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
~ with
He had a disagreement with his girlfriend.

PHRASES

an area of disagreement
There are several areas of disagreement between the two governments.
a source of disagreement
Money was a constant source of disagreement.
room/scope for disagreement
There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.

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