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Collocations for reassurance - noun

ADJECTIVE

great
a little
Consumers need a little reassurance after all this bad publicity.
little
She received little reassurance or sympathy.
further
constant
calm
Continual calm reassurance should be given.
false
A negative test result may give false reassurance.

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VERB + reassurance

have
We have had some reassurances from the council that the building will be saved.
need, want
look for, seek
He glanced at her, seeking reassurance.
find, get, receive
She found reassurance in the high attendance at her lectures.
bring (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
A system of beliefs can bring you reassurance at times of stress.

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PREPOSITION

despite reassurance
She kept looking in the mirror despite my constant reassurances that her hair looked fine.
for reassurance
He held onto her hand for reassurance.
in reassurance
I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
reassurance about, reassurance on
The company tried to offer reassurance on the safety of its products.
reassurance from
reassurances from the researchers about their work

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